Senior Financial Administrator
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Mid-tier value reflecting stability in a prestigious institution and responsibilities requiring strong financial acumen.
- Full-time position at MIT with job stability
- Engagement in diverse financial activities
- Requires a strong background in finance
- Opportunity for personal and career growth within academia
Pros
- Role at a top-tier university with academic prestige
- Diverse financial responsibilities across various projects
- Opportunity to support faculty and students in their financial affairs
Cons
- Potential for high-stress during fiscal deadlines
- Limited salary transparency can lead to uncertainty
- The bureaucratic environment typical in academic institutions
Who it's for
Mid-Career • In-office with standard business hours
Good fit
- Veteran finance administrators in academia
- Candidates looking for stability in their careers
- Professionals focused on compliance and budget management
Not recommended for
- New graduates seeking entry-level jobs
- Professionals who prefer remote work environments
- Individuals lacking experience with financial systems
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR , Institute for Data, Systems, and Society , will be responsible for administering the financial activities related to the daily operation of IDSS and Technology and Policy Program (TPP) anoi9the pre- and post-award financial activities for IDSS; resolving complex issues and advises on matters pertaining to financial activities for both areas; preparing and monitoring operating, fellowship, gift, industrial, MicroMasters, DataScience-Machine Learning, and project/research budgets, including annual entry into Nimbus for IDSS/TPP; serving as the primary resource of information for faculty, staff, and students regarding financial matters for IDSS/ TPP; tracking and process IDSS financial commitments to cost sharing, underrecovery, GIB scoops, student groups, research labs, and other Institute units; ensuring compliance with sponsor, donor, industrial guidelines; participating in all aspects of the payroll process, including payroll distribution, eSDS adjustments, quarterly eDACCA certification, student hourly/visiting student/UROP payroll (appointment setup, timesheets approval, total hour tracking),late salary requests, faculty summer salary, faculty direct salary charge plan, approving timesheets, PostDoc vacation tracking, billing agreements, and monitoring suspense; collaborating with others to resolve any issues; and managing the IDSS/TPP student appointment process (RA/TA/Fellowship).
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in a related field; a minimum of five years of experience in accounting or finance; strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to use solution-oriented approaches to problem solving; ability to take initiative to implement and/or improve established financial processes in support of operational area; strong Excel and Word skills; and knowledge of Coeus, SAPWeb and gui, Brio Query and Cognos. PREFERRED : MIT experience; demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills; and proven ability to work collaboratively and build community.
11/3/2025
