Finance and Operations Manager

• Provides high-level comprehensive financial services for the Department of Chemistry, including its chemical stockroom and staff
• Manages all University appropriation funds, cost centers, endowments, and gifts, ensuring Brown’s financial policies and procedures are adhered to
• Provides financial monitoring, research, reporting, planning, and analytical support for the department
• Conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, analyzing data and making recommendations on budget adjustments based on analysis and reports
• Serves as the department’s expert on financial business processes, including accessing administrative skill levels and providing training for the management of the stockroom staff
• Works and collaborates with the Academic Department Manager (ADM) and Chair to support short—and long-range budget and fund allocation planning
• Liaison to central financial offices, faculty, students, and staff, providing guidance and resolution for daily financial transactions and procedural issues

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Degree in accounting/finance preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of administrative, financial, and budget experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
• Must have strong financial accounting, forecasting, and/or budgeting skills
• Detailed-oriented and strong analytical skills to analyze, reconcile accounts, and follow through
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks and priorities independently in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment
• High level of computer knowledge
• Must be proficient with Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, spreadsheets, databases, and Google platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV/resume
• All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University

Supervisory experience

• Flexible work/life balance
• Summer hours
• Winter break
• Comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more