Brown University · 4 hours ago
Finance and Operations Manager
Geo-Chem Building
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBrown University is a leading research university distinguished by its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. The Finance and Operations Manager provides high-level comprehensive financial services for the Department of Chemistry, managing funds, conducting reports, and serving as the department’s expert on financial business processes.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
The position will be the liaison to central financial offices, faculty, students, and staff, providing guidance and resolution for daily financial transactions and procedural issues
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
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
Initiative and judgment to independently problem solve
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
Ability to be a vital team member when the situation warrants while maintaining careful attention to detail
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
Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Preferred
A degree in an accounting/finance degree is preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Benefits
Flexible work/life balance
Summer hours
Winter break
Comprehensive Benefits package
Time off
Annual paid holidays
Health
Dental
Vision
Tuition assistance
Retirement
Wellness
Employee discounts
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$860.76MKey Investors
RI Life Science HubNASADepartment of Energy & Environment
2025-07-28Debt Financing· $500M
2025-04-11Debt Financing· $300M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Sylvia R. Carey-Butler
VP for institutional equity and diversity
Diane Lipscombe
Professor of Neuroscience
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