Worcester Polytechnic Institute · 1 week ago
Accounting and Business Manager
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expWorcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking an Accounting and Business Manager to oversee the finances and procurement operations of the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center and PracticePoint. This role involves managing financial activities, budget analysis, and supporting business operations while ensuring efficient facility management and client engagement.
CommunitiesEducationHigher EducationSTEM Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the financial lead for BETC and PracticePoint
Process external billings for client and partner activities for both facilities
Track membership and grant funds applied toward center utilization
Generate and submit purchase orders to vendors; track deliveries and payments
Approve purchase expenses from facility operating budgets
Collaborate with University Procurement on capital equipment acquisitions
Prepare and process required paperwork for equipment purchases through grant funding
Develop grant-related financial reports and review/edit submissions prior to submission to funding agencies
Conduct budget analysis and forecasting for both expenses and revenues for each facility
Support event planning and execution, including managing hospitality services for clients, customers, and vendors
Manage card access requests and facility key distribution
Coordinate operational meetings, board meetings, and discussions with external stakeholders
Act as project manager for facility expansions, renovations, and remodels
Supervise student workers and approve timesheets for payment
Assist with recruiting new staff and students, including preparing hiring documents and onboarding resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business and related majors with a focus in finance or operations
Minimal 5 years of experience in financial and operational aspects of a business
Company
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WPI is a private technological university that offers research facilities and a community of students and members.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-07-25Grant· $0.4M
2024-09-26Grant· $1M
2024-08-21Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Beth Phalen
Member Board Of Trustees
Cynthia J. Pellegrino
Director of Human Resources
Recent News
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