Senior Finance Administrator

Northeastern University

Last Updated: 6/8/2026 8:34:56 AM

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Current Days Open
71
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$53,615.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$75,728.75 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
71
First Seen
3/30/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$53,615.00 (Yearly)
6/8/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$75,728.75 (Yearly)
6/8/2026

Full Job Description

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance, the Sr Finance Administrator acts as a key member of the Deans Office financial staff and serves as a point of contact for all matters related to financial transactions and reconciliations, accounting policies, and department discretionary budgets at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). Responsibilities include managing the daily transactions of the Colleges budget including verifying and processing expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with University and College policies, executing journal vouchers and reconciling departmental budgets, developing and maintaining financial reports and processing Deans Office financial commitments. This role is also responsible for managing the Colleges computer replacement cycle and making purchases on behalf of the Deans Office. Serve as a liaison to department administrators on operational financial issues. The Sr Finance Administrator also performs ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and other general tasks to support the Deans Office as needed. The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) combines Northeastern Universitys signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally. The College comprises 20 academic units, including two schools, eight departments, and ten interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15 research centers and institutes. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including: Artificial Intelligence, Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics. At the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), we believe that a culture of belonging, where every faculty member, staff member, and student feels empowered, respected, and connected, strengthens our shared pursuit of knowledge. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) and four years of relevant experience. Strong financial analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and Workday required. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and ability to meet competing deadlines. Applicants must include the following documentation with their application: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future. Position Type General Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 107S Expected Hiring Range: $53,615.00 - $75,728.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

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