Senior Finance Generalist

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Generalist to lead and support the department’s financial operations. This role serves as a key resource to departmental leadership, ensuring effective stewardship of financial resources and adherence to University policies and procedures.

About the role

The Senior Finance Generalist is responsible for a broad range of financial and administrative functions, including budgeting, payroll, accounting, financial reporting, capital equipment purchasing, and financial compliance. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial analysis and operational guidance to support informed decision-making and advance the department's academic and research missions.

As the primary financial liaison to the School of Engineering Dean's Office, this individual will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and University partners to support departmental goals and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the department’s financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee capital equipment purchasing and ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and operational guidance to departmental leadership.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the School of Engineering Dean's Office and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and University partners.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Workday Financials, including budgeting, period activity pay, costing allocations and adjustments, journal entries, expense reports, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn new skills, processes, and responsibilities.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience using Workday Financials.
• Experience with Anaplan financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of University financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Experience supporting financial operations in a higher education environment.

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $75,000–$83,000 annually, commensurate with experience and subject to internal equity, market review, job profile alignment, and applicable approvals.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.