Unit Financial Administrator IV

Location: Belknap Campus | Full-time regular position

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, financial reporting, revenue tracking, and variance analysis for assigned units or programs.
• Monitor and report on regular reconciliation of accounts, grants, payroll allocations, and procurement activities, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with policies and sponsor requirements.
• Support grant and sponsored program activities, including budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, effort reporting, and award closeout documentation.
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable processes, and review contract language to ensure accurate financial terms and timely collections.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, research teams, finance leadership, external partners, and central administrative offices to facilitate communication and problem-solving.
• Provide data analysis, reporting, and financial guidance to leadership and stakeholders, recommending process improvements where needed.
• Maintain financial records and documentation, ensure audit readiness, and support year-end close and system access reviews.
• Model revenue (including tuition revenue) including factors that impact it (enrollment, retention, etc.).
• Develop proformas, market analysis, and support for new programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, healthcare finance, research administration, or grant-funded environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, and data-reporting platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Complex modeling, proforma development, and market analysis experience.

Skills

• Demonstrates strong understanding of budgeting, reconciliation, financial analysis, and the ability to interpret complex data that impacts financial data.
• Applies critical thinking to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Ensures accuracy in financial records, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Pay

Target compensation range: $68,711.00 – $103,067.00, commensurate with candidate experience.