Finance Administrator

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance and Operations, the Finance Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the department, including budget monitoring, reconciliations, and the maintenance of accurate financial records. The position plays a key role in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget proposals, while ensuring departmental compliance with university policies and procedures.

Serving as the primary liaison between the department and central finance, the Finance Administrator will manage contracts, funding allocations, and respond to financial inquiries from faculty, staff, and students. The role also includes providing training and guidance on financial processes and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through the implementation of best practices.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of communicating financial information clearly to a diverse university community.

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities  (CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally.

The College comprises 20 academic units, including two schools, eight departments, and ten interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15 research centers and institutes . Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture.  CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including: Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated financial experience required, preferably in higher education or non-profit environment
• Experience with data management and analysis software (Excel, Tableau, SmartSheets) required, experience working with Workday Finance is beneficial. Extreme attention to detail and accuracy of finished work is critical.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the University
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex set of projects with competing deadlines and priorities. Must be flexible, work well in a team and in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must include the following documentation with their application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.