Job Description

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.

A few of the essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Knowledge and Skills Qualifications

Required:

• Associates degree required 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 computer skills with fluency in Excel and demonstrated skills to acquire new software skills efficiently.
• Demonstrated proficiency preparing financial reports using numeric, graphic, and narrative representations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the 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.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of and familiarity with the University MaineStreet system.

• Previous work experience in public higher education setting.

Finance Associate job description

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

Benefits: The University of Maine System offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes (but is not limited to):

• 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

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary

How to Apply:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

1. A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position.

2. A resume/curriculum vitae.

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

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. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website