Asst Dir. Finance & Administration

Assistant Director, Finance & Administration

Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the countrys leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 35 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition.

The Assistant Director, Finance & Administration (AD-FA) is a key member of the Finance & Administration team reporting to the Director, Finance & Administration and providing support services and financial analysis to the colleges academic departments, research centers, outpatient clinics, and entrepreneurial units as well as to college leadership. The AD-FA manages the colleges accounting for a large portfolio of designated, gift, and spendable endowment accounts and works with multiple stakeholders, including deans, department chairs, program directors and PIs to ensure that funds are used in accordance with the terms for each account. The role actively collaborates with the Director, Finance & Administration to analyze data to accurately make financial projections for complex financial reporting. This position serves as the main contact for Sargent College faculty and staff managing day-to-day business operations involving work across all central F&A units in the University, including procurement, accounts payable, travel and cashier services. The AD-FA ensures proper procedures and compliance with all University financial policies and regulations are adhered to by all college units. The Assistant Director communicates and collaborates regularly with research faculty and PIs to ensure the timely administration of all PhD stipends for the college. The role also makes meaningful contributions to the colleges broad portfolio of human resource operations, in collaboration with the Director, F&A, and Associate Director for Human Resources. The Assistant Director will sustain and support a culture that creates a welcoming campus culture for all. We welcome candidates who support our commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive community where everyone can thrive. BA / BS required. 5-8 years experience required. Strong financial and accounting with prior experience managing restricted fund and sponsored research fund types.