LCOM Sr. Financial Administrator

About the role

Serve as Finance Administrator for the Robert Larner MD College of Medicine (LCOM), providing strategic oversight of financial planning, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and financial reporting across a complex academic medical environment. Lead the financial management of diverse funding sources supporting approximately 900 full-time, 1,600 non-salaried faculty, 500 staff, 500 medical students, and 120 graduate students. Partner with college leadership, departmental administrators, University Financial Services, the University of Vermont Medical Center, and external stakeholders to ensure sound fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration in the Dean’s Office (LCOM). Serves as the Dean’s Office signatory on financial documents and Treasurer of University Medical Education Associates Inc. (UMEA), a component unit of the University of Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of financial planning, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Lead financial management of diverse funding sources for faculty, staff, and students.
• Partner with college leadership, departmental administrators, University Financial Services, UVM Medical Center, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure sound fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and data-driven decision‑making.
• Serve as the Dean’s Office signatory on financial documents.
• Act as Treasurer of University Medical Education Associates Inc. (UMEA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Six to ten years’ experience including financial management, fund accounting, budget development, variance analysis, and reconciliation.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Effective communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High proficiency with Excel, spreadsheets, ERP systems, and related programs.

Skills

• High proficiency with all Microsoft suite programs.
• Axiom experience.

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $115,000‑$130,000.

Schedule

Eligible for a hybrid schedule with option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy. A probationary period may be required; background check required; FLSA exempt; non‑union position.