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Stanford University · 3 months ago

Finance Manager

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $107K/yr

2+ years exp

Stanford University is a leading institution focused on interdisciplinary research in contemporary Asia through the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, planning, and forecasting, ensuring compliance with university policies while managing the center's budget and financial objectives.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes

Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information

Contribute to development of budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used for key activities or decision making

Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports

Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes

Ensure work complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation

Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others

Serve as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit

Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions

May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed

Qualification

Financial forecastingBudget managementFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelFinancial systemsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience

Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

User knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial systems; internet and computer literacy

Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts

Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups

Benefits

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!