Senior Finance & Operations Lead, Student Affairs

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville invites applications for a Senior Administrative Officer in Student Affairs. This role leads day-to-day operations and finance functions, reports to the Chief Business Officer, and serves as a primary financial liaison for departments and student organizations.

The position develops monthly projections, prepares annual and long-range budgets, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and university policies while guiding process improvements and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is necessary.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• At least 5 years of directly comparable experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead Student Affairs Finance team and month-end close.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets with the Chief Business Officer.
• Forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with university and regulatory requirements and audit readiness.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Resource management

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Accounting/Business

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville invites applications for a Senior Administrative Officer in Student Affairs. This role leads day-to-day operations and finance functions, reports to the Chief Business Officer, and serves as a primary financial liaison for departments and student organizations.

The position develops monthly projections, prepares annual and long-range budgets, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and university policies while guiding process improvements and staff