Finance Associate

The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Finance Associate
. This position supports the Chief Business Officer in the oversight of budgetary operations at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), including financial analysis and financial management.

• Monitors and adjusts the financial accounting system which is integrated or linked with associated systems (e.g., human resources, student financial aid, student information, advancement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable).
• Monitors budget for actual fiscal performance. Processes all budget transfers and adjustments and processes journal vouchers as required. Performs account reconciliations as necessary.
• Analyzes Position Management (a software system for workforce planning and budgeting) including all aspects of base budgeted positions. Assists in position creation/deletion, initial position funding, position budgeting and making all ongoing funding changes to established positions, including across-the-board, promotional, post tenure, cohort and wage band increases.
• Assists with the development and preparation of annual revenue and expense budget documents for Educational and General (E&G), Auxiliary Operations, and other fund sources of the university.
• Performs complex financial analysis to assess the impact of alternative courses of action. Prepares budget status reports, performs special projects, and conducts budget variance analysis as needed.

• Associate’s degree with three or more years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with financial and budgeting analysis, reporting tools, and software used to analyze financial data.
• Exceptional computer competency, including excellent Microsoft Office skills with fluency in Excel and demonstrated ability to acquire new software skills efficiently.
• Demonstrated proficiency preparing financial reports using numeric, graphic, and narrative representations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ability to communicate information about financial matters, both verbally and in writing, to constituents with a variety of levels of understanding and experience.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Knowledge of and familiarity with the University Maine Street system.
• Previous work experience in public higher education setting.

The annual salary is $50,000-$60,000, based on qualifications and experience.

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. Submit a cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position, and a resume or curriculum vitae.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on June 8, 2026.

• Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.…