Senior Financial Administrator | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Military Veterans
at HERC - New England
Job Description SENIOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR , Mathematics , to set priorities for finance team and propose new strategies and solutions for process improvements. Will be responsible for management of all sponsored research projects and non-sponsored funds; developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and process improvements; performing high-level financial work (e.g., financial modeling, analysis, budget development, etc.); ensuring that all funding is managed and used with full adherence to MIT policies/procedures; partnering on creating strategic goals and plans for financial and research administration; supporting strategy development and decision-making through financial modeling and data analysis; developing and implementing short-term operational strategies and plans for finance team; hiring, supervising, mentoring, and training financial staff; preparing budget reports, budget forecasts, financial analysis, and fiscal year-end closing processes; presenting findings to senior management; managing proposals, under-recovery, cost sharing, and subcontracts; developing and assisting with finance training and education; ensuring compliance regarding sponsored projects and gift administration/financial activities; and performing a variety of other duties. Full job description available here . Job Requirements REQUIRED : bachelor's degree; seven years' financial management experience; financial experience at a decision-making level; excellent analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; experience managing others or leading projects/programs/functions; attention to detail; and advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Seek a hands-on manager with demonstrated supervisory experience who is able to effectively build support through discussion and compromise, including on day-to-day matters and when there are varying points of view; work independently and as part of a team; and multitask and meet deadlines in sometimes stressful situations. PREFERRED : master's degree; MIT experience; and experience with (Kuali) Coeus, SAP, Cognos, and NIMBUS. Job #24297-10 Working a hybrid schedule is possible. May be required to work nights and weekends (>5%). 8/8/24
Cambridge, MA
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