Financial Administrator + Job Number: 25041 + Functional Area: Finance/Accounting + Department: Office of the Provost + School Area: Office of Provost + Pay Range Minimum: $82,000 + Pay Range Maximum: $105,100 + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid) + Employment Category: Exempt + Visa Sponsorship Available: No + Schedule: + Pay Grade: 8 Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Posting Description FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, Office of the Provost, plays a pivotal role in the stewardship and financial management essential to the operations and initiatives of the Provost's Office at MIT. This role requires overseeing day-to-day financial operations, systematizing financial review and control, developing budgets, performing routine and ad hoc high-level reporting, and ensuring fiscal best practices that align with strategic objectives and MIT policies. As part of a dynamic financial team that supports the Provost areas, the Financial Administrator provides critical insights and forecasts that aid in decision-making processes. This position will collaborate closely with other departments and units as a key team member serving our Schools, College, and DLCIs. Find the full job description here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6bdru3xc4sgnhbdf1hv1g/Financial-Administrator.pdf?rlkey=uou4mp4rtm5084hhd72t1o9u8&st=wtqlir5d&dl=0 Job Requirements REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a minimum of five years of relevant experience in financial management, preferably in an academic or research institution; strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data; excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively; proficiency in financial software systems, including SAP, COGNOS, and Excel; and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial personnel. PREFERRED: Facility with or strong aptitude for technical systems; familiarity with MIT financial systems; and knowledge of SQL, Tableau, or advanced functionality in Excel. Job #25041-8 This is a hybrid position requiring time at the Cambridge, MA campus. This is a grade 8 position. Details on MIT salary grades are available here: https://hr.mit.edu/managers/pay. Please include a cover letter and resume with the application. 7/1/2025