"Finance Manager, Cornell Atkinson"

Finance Manager, Cornell Atkinson

The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability announces a search for its next Finance Manager. Well-qualified candidates will be experienced financial professionals with experience in financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and sponsored award administration.

As Finance Manager, you will deliver exceptional support and leadership on complex financial reporting, budgets and forecasts, gifts and grant funding, and business practices that ensure compliance and efficiency. You will work with Cornell Atkinson's directors to enhance planning for our operations and programs, and you will interact regularly with Research & Innovation Finance, Alumni Affairs & Development, and numerous college and academic unit finance teams on budget-related elements of grants administration.

As part of the Cornell community, you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the planning, development, and entry of the Center's annual operating budget and meeting regularly with directors to review budget to actual expenses
• Collaborating with administrators and finance staff across campus on Center funding programs, financial processes, and reporting
• Managing the development of financial reports and presentations in consultation with the associate director
• Preparing annual certifications and tax returns
• Performing account analyses and ensuring compliance
• Developing long-range financial models and forecasts
• Conducting ongoing reviews of internal processes and verifying internal controls

What We Need

Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of experience with program and research administration, including research proposals, budget preparation, and proposal submission systems
• Excellent skills in accounting analyses and reporting, including demonstrated strengths utilizing spreadsheets and databases (such as Excel) as well as complex data applications and delivery systems (Kuali dashboards, applications and queries, Workday, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation and demonstrated effectiveness in verbal and written communications
• Proven ability to compile, analyze, and report on complex financial data verbally, in writing, and with charts and graphs
• Ability to handle confidential information with good judgment and discretion
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in and contributing to an environment where change in process and procedures may be frequent

Additionally, although not required, we would like to see clear evidence of:

• Demonstrated experience with Cornell policies and use of Cornell financial systems
• Current understanding of university, sponsored research, and gift financial policies and procedures

Rewards and Benefits

University Job Title: Finance Specialist III

Job Family: Fin/Budget/Planning

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $77,831.00 - $90,453.00

Remote Option Availability: Hybrid

Company: Endowed