Faculty Finance Officer

Williams College is excited to be hiring a Faculty Finance Officer (FFO) for the Dean of Faculty’s (DOF) office. In this critical position, the FFO will report to the Associate Dean and manage the financial resources of the office, including oversight of DOF support staff in conducting routine accounting procedures. 

Williams is a vibrant campus community located in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where all members of the Williams community can thrive and succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and curate all of the financial resources available within the Dean of the Faculty’s budget area.
• Oversee the annual budget process for the academic departments and programs, Athletics, the grad programs, the Oakley Center, the Rice Teaching Center, and other similar units.
• Manage post-award accounting processes for a varied portfolio of grant awards and sponsored research projects. This role will manage the billing, and accounting records for grants and contracts as well as review grant expenditures for compliance with granting agency guidelines and donor requirements.
• Manage all of the Dean’s unrestricted accounts, discretionary funds, gifts, and endowments that support faculty teaching and scholarship.
• Advise and assist the deans with the implementation of faculty compensation processes.
• Track spending within faculty research accounts, and supervise support staff in carrying out routine accounting work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 2 years relevant budgeting and/or accounting experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar programs
• Portfolio Management experience required, preferably in an academic setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Application review will begin on Monday, August 26, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience. Job Grade 08. All applications will be reviewed by the search committee.

ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can begin work.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.