University of Virginia
Senior Finance Generalist or Finance Generalist, College of Arts & Sciences
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Senior Finance Generalist or Finance Generalist, College of Arts & Sciences
The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (A&S) seeks applicants for a Senior Finance Generalist or Finance Generalist. These positions will be members of the Dean’s Office Budget and Finance team and report to the Finance Manager. This position will work closely with members of the budget and finance team, department managers, fiscal administrators, and external stakeholders. The position incumbent must be comfortable in a complex environment and serving the needs of multiple departments, units, and stakeholders.
Senior Finance Generalists perform a hybrid of complex finance work, encompassing a range of specialties, such as accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and financial analysis. Senior Finance Generalists assume more responsibilities that require deep analysis. They are distinguished by years of experience, depth of institutional knowledge, and sophistication of expertise. Work is conducted independently, and Senior Finance Generalists are responsible for training and mentoring emerging finance professionals.
Senior Finance Generalist Responsibilities
Produce, reconcile, and distribute the financial reports for a wide range of funding sources within the Dean’s Office and across A&S.
Examine cash balances periodically, invest funds, or spend appropriately to ensure the optimization of cash management.
Assist with reviewing and cataloging funding commitments.
Monitor chart of account use (FDM) to ensure that departments are maintaining consistency and budget alignment in their use of the FDM.
Either manage independently or assist with, as appropriate, projects that might include Equipment Trust Fund (ETF) process, asset management, stewardship of Dean’s Office endowments and gifts, reinvestments, and year‑end closing.
Produce financial and/or data analysis as needed.
Provide assistance with account certification, expense reports, and purchasing, either directly or as a back‑up.
Troubleshoot various issues that might arise and need quick analysis and turnaround.
Finance Generalist Responsibilities
Manage the Budget and Finance team shared email inbox, monitor email traffic, and elevate issues as appropriate.
Assist with account preparation and certification as needed.
Process payroll accounting adjustments and journal entries.
Oversee or assist with the preparation of purchase orders and payment vouchers, ensuring timely payments and resolving vendor discrepancies.
Monitor and record details of faculty contracts and other commitments within internal and external systems.
Review audit and monitoring reports daily to ensure transactions comply with University and A&S policies, notifying stakeholders of problems.
Provide ongoing support and backup for Dean’s Office Budget and Finance team members to ensure continuous support and customer service.
Attend and participate in University and School meetings (e.g., A&S Departmental Manager and UVA Fiscal Administrators meetings) and share information with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
Finance Generalist: 2 years of experience in a related field strongly preferred.
Senior Finance Generalist: 5 years of experience in a related field strongly preferred.
Problem‑solving skills and the ability to recognize when a problem should be escalated to the team.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); preference for at least intermediate‑level skills in Excel.
Salary Range Anticipated hiring range is $70,000+, commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location
Exempt‑level, benefited position.
Based in Charlottesville, VA; requires a hybrid schedule of at least 2 days in the office per week, with additional on‑site presence as needed per UVA’s remote work guidelines.
Application Timeline Applications must be received by January 12, 2026.
Additional Requirements
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply online, by searching for requisition number
R00XXXXX . Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents in this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents may not receive full consideration.
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third‑party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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Senior Finance Generalists perform a hybrid of complex finance work, encompassing a range of specialties, such as accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and financial analysis. Senior Finance Generalists assume more responsibilities that require deep analysis. They are distinguished by years of experience, depth of institutional knowledge, and sophistication of expertise. Work is conducted independently, and Senior Finance Generalists are responsible for training and mentoring emerging finance professionals.
Senior Finance Generalist Responsibilities
Produce, reconcile, and distribute the financial reports for a wide range of funding sources within the Dean’s Office and across A&S.
Examine cash balances periodically, invest funds, or spend appropriately to ensure the optimization of cash management.
Assist with reviewing and cataloging funding commitments.
Monitor chart of account use (FDM) to ensure that departments are maintaining consistency and budget alignment in their use of the FDM.
Either manage independently or assist with, as appropriate, projects that might include Equipment Trust Fund (ETF) process, asset management, stewardship of Dean’s Office endowments and gifts, reinvestments, and year‑end closing.
Produce financial and/or data analysis as needed.
Provide assistance with account certification, expense reports, and purchasing, either directly or as a back‑up.
Troubleshoot various issues that might arise and need quick analysis and turnaround.
Finance Generalist Responsibilities
Manage the Budget and Finance team shared email inbox, monitor email traffic, and elevate issues as appropriate.
Assist with account preparation and certification as needed.
Process payroll accounting adjustments and journal entries.
Oversee or assist with the preparation of purchase orders and payment vouchers, ensuring timely payments and resolving vendor discrepancies.
Monitor and record details of faculty contracts and other commitments within internal and external systems.
Review audit and monitoring reports daily to ensure transactions comply with University and A&S policies, notifying stakeholders of problems.
Provide ongoing support and backup for Dean’s Office Budget and Finance team members to ensure continuous support and customer service.
Attend and participate in University and School meetings (e.g., A&S Departmental Manager and UVA Fiscal Administrators meetings) and share information with stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
Finance Generalist: 2 years of experience in a related field strongly preferred.
Senior Finance Generalist: 5 years of experience in a related field strongly preferred.
Problem‑solving skills and the ability to recognize when a problem should be escalated to the team.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); preference for at least intermediate‑level skills in Excel.
Salary Range Anticipated hiring range is $70,000+, commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location
Exempt‑level, benefited position.
Based in Charlottesville, VA; requires a hybrid schedule of at least 2 days in the office per week, with additional on‑site presence as needed per UVA’s remote work guidelines.
Application Timeline Applications must be received by January 12, 2026.
Additional Requirements
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply online, by searching for requisition number
R00XXXXX . Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents in this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents may not receive full consideration.
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third‑party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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