Finance Specialist II – Engineering Finance & Budget

Cornell University

Finance Specialist II providing comprehensive financial management support for the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering. Collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with financial operations.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,663 - $77,473 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides comprehensive financial management and analytical support to the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering
Works closely with Department Business Administrators, faculty, and staff
Ensures effective financial operations and compliance with University policies
Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment
Communicates across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming
Shows respect, compassion, and empathy; engages and supports others
Speaks up when others are excluded or treated inappropriately
Supports work/life integration of oneself and others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of progressive financial management experience
Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong collaborative and team-working abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field (bonus)
Experience in higher education financial management (bonus)
Knowledge of federal grant management (bonus)
Advanced Excel and database management skills (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays
Additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsMicrosoft Office Suiteadvanced Exceldatabase managementfinancial management softwarefederal grant management

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative abilitiesorganizational skillstime management skillsattention to detailempathyrespectteam-working abilitieswork/life integration

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degree