Strategic Finance Lead, University Services

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

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance within University Services to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for multiple departments. The role partners with operational leaders to align financial strategy with university objectives and ensures robust financial controls.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in financial management within a large complex organization, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to influence decision-making at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven to nine years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills; ability to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and forecast annual operating, capital, and special-purpose budgets.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and decision-support recommendations.
• Oversee payroll, labor accounting, procurement, and interdepartmental transactions for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Workday

PRIME

Oracle

Job description

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance within University Services to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for multiple departments. The role partners with operational leaders to align financial strategy with university objectives and ensures robust financial controls.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in financial management within a large complex organization, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to influence decision-making at