Senior Finance Partner & Strategy Lead

RiseMe; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance for University Services to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, revenue management, and capital planning. The role partners with operational leaders to align financial strategies with university objectives and may supervise finance staff.

You will oversee procurement-related activities, ensure adherence to policies, and support internal controls while driving process improvements and data analytics across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to partner with leaders and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee annual operating, capital, and special-purpose budgets.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and decision-support to leadership.
• Supervise finance staff and ensure compliance with policies and controls.
• Lead procurement-related financial activities and vendor payments.
• Collaborate with Budget Office for budget development and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance for University Services to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, revenue management, and capital planning. The role partners with operational leaders to align financial strategies with university objectives and may supervise finance staff.

You will oversee procurement-related activities, ensure adherence to policies, and support internal controls while driving process improvements and data analytics across multiple departments.