Senior Finance Generalist

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a highly motivated and detailed-oriented Senior Finance Generalist (Financial Operations Professional 3) to lead and support the department’s financial operations. 

This position is responsible for a broad range of financial and administrative functions, including budgeting, payroll, accounting, financial reporting, capital equipment purchasing, and financial compliance. The Senior Finance Generalist serves as a key resource to departmental leadership, ensuring the effective stewardship of financial resources and adherence to University policies and procedures. 

The successful candidate will provide strategic financial analysis and operational guidance to support informed decision-making and advance the department's academic and research missions. As the primary financial liaison to the School of Engineering Dean's Office, this individual will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and University partners to support departmental goals and initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service. They must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and responsiveness. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Workday Financials, including budgeting, period activity pay, costing allocations and adjustments, journal entries, expense reports, and financial reporting. 

• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service. 

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a collaborative team. 

• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn new skills, processes, and responsibilities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Extensive experience using Workday Financials. 

• Experience with Anaplan financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. 

• Knowledge of University financial policies, procedures, and systems. 

• Experience supporting financial operations in a higher education environment. 

The anticipated hiring range is $75,000–$83,000 annually, commensurate with experience and subject to internal equity, market review, job profile alignment, and applicable approvals.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

Please apply online, and search for R0085955. Complete an application online with the following documents:  

• Resume 

• Cover letter  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. 

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. 

For finalists, references will be completed via UVA’s standardized process using SkillSurvey. A total of up to five references will be requested via SkillSurvey for top candidates during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.   

For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.