This is an entry level position to support the functions of the Finance Division. Under the general direction of the Vice President for Finance & CFO, this position assists in one or more areas of Finance including Budget, Accounting, Financial Systems, Treasury, Procurement, and Payables. Incumbents will be responsible for prompt, thorough and accurate analysis, reporting, and processing of budget and financial activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Budget & Forecasting - Assist in developing comprehensive one and three-year budget forecast models built on numerous revenue and expense assumptions that encompasses the University’s Strategic Plan. Also assist in the preparation of financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis, which includes financial updates on a monthly basis. Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance against key performance indicators and forecasted budgeted amounts. Analyze detailed operating budgets and work closely with end-user business managers on reviewing and approving personnel and non-personnel actions. Supports budget training to non-finance end user.

Financial Analysis - Identify trends, risks, and opportunities by developing various financial analyses. Partner with other finance and non-finance departments in developing useful financial management tools and reports supporting an effective use of university resources. Reports developed can be ad-hoc projects, query, business intelligence and data management.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree – Field of study: preferably with a business major (Accounting/Finance/Economics)

Licenses and Certificates:

Salary Range:

$48,000 - $66,000

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information: 

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values,?engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

About Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

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