Accounting and Business Manager

Accounting and Business Manager

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking an Accounting and Business Manager to oversee the finances and procurement operations of the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC) and Practice Point, working closely with Operations Managers to ensure efficient use of resources and timely risk mitigation.

• Serve as the financial lead for BETC and Practice Point.
• Process external billings for client and partner activities for both facilities.
• Track membership and grant funds applied toward center utilization.
• Generate and submit purchase orders to vendors; track deliveries and payments.
• Approve purchase expenses from facility operatingથમBudgets.
• Collaborate with University Procurement on capital equipment acquisitions.
• Prepare and process required paperwork for equipment purchases through grant funding.
• Develop grant‑related financial reports and review/edit submissions prior to submission to funding agencies.
• Conduct budget analysis and forecasting for both expenses and revenues for each facility.

• Support event planning and execution, including managing hospitality services for clients, customers, and vendors.
• Manage card access requests and facility key distribution.
• Coordinate operational meetings, board meetings, and discussions with external stakeholders.
• Act as project manager for facility expansions, renovations, and remodels.
• Supervise student workers and approve timesheets for payment.
• Assist with recruiting new staff and students, including preparing hiring documents and onboarding resources.

• Bachelor's degree in business and related majors with a focus in finance or operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial and operational aspects of a business.

$62,500 – $70,500. Compensation is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

United chefe of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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