Position Details

Posting date

12/09/2021

Application Review date

01/03/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1010336

Position Title

Financial Manager

Department this Position Reports to

Rockefeller Center

Hiring Range Minimum

$65,100

Hiring Range Maximum

$81,400

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Monday -Friday, flexible but roughly 9am-5:30pm

Location of Position

Rockefeller Center
6082 Rockefeller Hall, Room 101
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Provides financial and administrative management for the Rockefeller Center including monitoring and reporting on the finances of the Center, budget development, overseeing payroll activities, managing and reconciling financial transactions, assisting in grant preparation and management, and coordinating the financial stewardship of all donors. Contributes to the development, implementation and management for assigned student programs offered by the Rockefeller Center.

Description

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences at Dartmouth College provides a vibrant and lively environment for teaching and learning within which faculty and students are provided with several opportunities to explore issues related to public policy and leadership. The Center is committed to its mission to inspire, educate and train future leaders in all fields of endeavor. For more information, please visit: https://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or the equivalent.
• Five + years of experience in financial transactions
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, including managing multiple projects and project budgets.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, respond well to pressures, deadlines, and changes in priorities and schedules, and work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with faculty, students, administrators, alumni, and special guests.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting and financial management.
• Excellent writing and research skills, including preparation of PowerPoint presentations.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including ability to work with databases
• Highly proficient with multiple computer applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated competence in using and learning new technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Commitment to diversity and to participation in a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in higher education, non-profits, public policy, and leadership and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with financial reporting software.
• Working knowledge of Filemaker for database management.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Lynn Spencer, Finance Manager

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Matt Browne

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In accordance with federal requirements and guidance, all Dartmouth College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 or receive a qualifying medical or religious exemption from vaccination. Every offer of employment made is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID -19 or the receipt of an approved exemption. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/60975

Key Accountabilities

Description

Financial and Grants Management

• Manages, processes, and reconciles financial transactions, ensuring the Center’s compliance with Dartmouth policies and guidelines for financial operations.
• When appropriate, works with the Arts and Sciences Grants Manager in overseeing the financial management of external grants including preparation of budgets for new grant proposals.
• Assists faculty and senior research staff and the appropriate A&S Research Grants Manager in preparing proposal submissions for external funding.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Financial Reporting

• Independently develops, implements, and provides a variety of financial reports and analyses throughout the year, tailored to the needs of different audiences including, but not limited to the Rockefeller Center Board of Visitors, Rockefeller Center Directors, faculty, and staff.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Primarily responsible for annual budget submission to the Dean of Faculty Office and Dartmouth’s Central Budget Office.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to Rockefeller Center Directors regarding the financial impact of ongoing programs, future initiatives, and research activities.
• Apprises them of available funding as well as anticipated changes in funding.
• Guides individual team members throughout the budgeting process and ensures individual budgets are created efficiently and effectively.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Strategic Development

• Provides strategic guidance for resource allocations. Develops and implements department systems to accommodate organizational growth.
• Ensures that efficient systems are put into place for accurate financial analysis thus providing a basis for sound financial decision-making.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Administration

• Serves as the primary point of contact for facilities management; Dartmouth’s Office of Human Resources for recruiting and hiring of staff, faculty, and post-doctoral candidates; and the Procurement Office for contracts management.
• Responsible for purchasing items needed for Center-wide operations.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Stewardship

• Assists the Center’s Director and Deputy Director with donor relations and stewardship and manages administrative processes and reporting for annual and long-term fundraising efforts.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Database Management

• Supervises and analyzes the implementation and integration of the database management needs for the Center. Provides necessary reports, projections and analyses to Rockefeller Center directors and other departmental colleagues.

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

Program Management

• Provides leadership and direction for assigned student programs. Involvement ranges from content development, logistics, organization, and student engagement.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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