Strategic Finance & Operations Manager – Academic Affairs

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst's Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences seeks a Business Manager to oversee fiscal operations, budgets, and financial reporting. The role advises on financial strategy and ensures compliance with university policies while supporting college leaders.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Amherst, with full-time schedule and opportunities to optimize resources, manage funds, procure services, and coordinate with the Director of Finance and related offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to forecast budget needs and prepare annual budgets.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Independent initiative with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast revenue and expenses for CICS.
• Advise staff directors, faculty, and students on fiscal matters.
• Prepare budget requests, spending plans, and projections.
• Manage procurement, contracts, journals, and accounts payable.
• Oversee grants, gifts, and donor funds handling.
• Develop and implement fiscal policies and training.

Skills

Financial management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook/Google Calendar

Databases (FileMaker/MS Access)

Job description

UMass Amherst's Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences seeks a Business Manager to oversee fiscal operations, budgets, and financial reporting. The role advises on financial strategy and ensures compliance with university policies while supporting college leaders.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Amherst, with full-time schedule and opportunities to optimize resources, manage funds, procure services, and coordinate with the Director of Finance and related offices.