The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Finance and Budget Manager - CBIKS (Hybrid Opportunity)
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
Finance and Budget Manager - CBIKS (Hybrid Opportunity)
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524842Work type:
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Accounting/Finance/Budget, College of Social and Behavioral SciencesAbout UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.Job SummaryIn partnership with the Center Director and Managing Director, the National Science Foundation Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS) Finance and Budget Manager plans and manages the budget and pre- and post-grant financial functions for the Center and its externally funded programs. The Finance and Budget Manager is responsible for accounting, policy compliance, reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development, and budget forecasting for day-to-day operations and for existing sponsored research programs and proposal development.Essential FunctionsActs as primary finance and budget administrator for the Center’s externally-funded research activities.Manages the overall fiscal operations of the Center including budget development and management.Liaises with Principal Investigators and various offices to establish and manage federal grant contracts.Performs analyses, forecasts, and prepares reports for fiscal planning.Works with faculty and other Center stakeholders to resolve budget and compliance issues.Compiles and develops budget and financial information for new external grant proposals.Maintains all Center fiscal records and oversees all Procurement and Controller’s Office activities.Acts as a resource for all participants in the Center regarding budget and fiscal matters.Supervises a Grants and Contracts Coordinator.Other FunctionsAssumes other duties as needed by the Managing Director.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with three years of relevant experience.Ability to plan and initiate workflow with minimal direction.Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.Extensive knowledge of best financial practices.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of the UMass financial and grant administration systems.Supervisory experience.Physical Demands/Working ConditionsTypical office work environment.This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. This is a four-year, term-limited position. Continuation of the position for an additional five years is contingent upon grant funding.Upload your resume and cover letter along with your completed application. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment.
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Job no:
524842Work type:
Staff Full TimeLocation:
UMass AmherstDepartment:
CBIKSUnion:
PSUCategories:
Accounting/Finance/Budget, College of Social and Behavioral SciencesAbout UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.Job SummaryIn partnership with the Center Director and Managing Director, the National Science Foundation Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (CBIKS) Finance and Budget Manager plans and manages the budget and pre- and post-grant financial functions for the Center and its externally funded programs. The Finance and Budget Manager is responsible for accounting, policy compliance, reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development, and budget forecasting for day-to-day operations and for existing sponsored research programs and proposal development.Essential FunctionsActs as primary finance and budget administrator for the Center’s externally-funded research activities.Manages the overall fiscal operations of the Center including budget development and management.Liaises with Principal Investigators and various offices to establish and manage federal grant contracts.Performs analyses, forecasts, and prepares reports for fiscal planning.Works with faculty and other Center stakeholders to resolve budget and compliance issues.Compiles and develops budget and financial information for new external grant proposals.Maintains all Center fiscal records and oversees all Procurement and Controller’s Office activities.Acts as a resource for all participants in the Center regarding budget and fiscal matters.Supervises a Grants and Contracts Coordinator.Other FunctionsAssumes other duties as needed by the Managing Director.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with three years of relevant experience.Ability to plan and initiate workflow with minimal direction.Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.Extensive knowledge of best financial practices.Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of the UMass financial and grant administration systems.Supervisory experience.Physical Demands/Working ConditionsTypical office work environment.This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. This is a four-year, term-limited position. Continuation of the position for an additional five years is contingent upon grant funding.Upload your resume and cover letter along with your completed application. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment.
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