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Senior Financial Administrator

Staff / Administration

2026-02-17

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary

$82,000 - $105,100

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field
5+ years experience in accounting or finance
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong Excel and Word skills
Knowledge of Coeus, SAPWeb/gui, Brio Query and Cognos

Research Areas

Data Science
Systems Engineering
Technology and Policy
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Senior Financial Administrator

Job Details

  • Job Number: 25297
  • Functional Area: Finance/Accounting
  • Department: Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $82,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $105,100
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Pay Grade: 8

Posting Description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, will be responsible for administering the financial activities related to the daily operation of IDSS and Technology and Policy Program (TPP) and the pre- and post-award financial activities for IDSS; resolving complex issues and advises on matters pertaining to financial activities for both areas; preparing and monitoring operating, fellowship, gift, industrial, MicroMasters, DataScience-Machine Learning, and project/research budgets, including annual entry into Nimbus for IDSS/TPP; serving as the primary resource of information for faculty, staff, and students regarding financial matters for IDSS/ TPP; tracking and process IDSS financial commitments to cost sharing, underrecovery, GIB scoops, student groups, research labs, and other Institute units; ensuring compliance with sponsor, donor, industrial guidelines; participating in all aspects of the payroll process, including payroll distribution, eSDS adjustments, quarterly eDACCA certification, student hourly/visiting student/UROP payroll (appointment setup, timesheets approval, total hour tracking),late salary requests, faculty summer salary, faculty direct salary charge plan, approving timesheets, PostDoc vacation tracking, billing agreements, and monitoring suspense; collaborating with others to resolve any issues; and managing the IDSS/TPP student appointment process (RA/TA/Fellowship).

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a minimum of five years of experience in accounting or finance; strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to use solution-oriented approaches to problem solving; ability to take initiative to implement and/or improve established financial processes in support of operational area; strong Excel and Word skills; and knowledge of Coeus, SAPWeb and gui, Brio Query and Cognos. PREFERRED: MIT experience; demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills; and proven ability to work collaboratively and build community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

šŸ’°What is the salary range for the Senior Financial Administrator position at MIT?

The pay range is $82,000 - $105,100 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. See higher ed career advice for salary negotiation tips.

šŸŽ“What are the required qualifications for this role?

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or finance; strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to take initiative; strong Excel and Word skills; knowledge of Coeus, SAPWeb/gui, Brio Query, Cognos.

šŸ“„Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

No, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

šŸ“‹What does the role involve?

Administer financial activities for IDSS and TPP, including pre- and post-award management, budget preparation and monitoring, payroll, student appointments, and compliance with sponsor guidelines. Full details here.

⭐What are the preferred qualifications?

PREFERRED: MIT experience; demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work collaboratively and build community. Explore career advice for admin roles.

šŸ“Where is the position located and what is the work arrangement?

Located in Cambridge, MA at MIT. Employment type is full-time (hybrid).
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