Finance Manager

In this Finance Analyst role at STVP, you will manage financial operations, budgeting, and external funding tracking to ensure accurate, compliant financial activity. You will partner with leadership to forecast resources, monitor spending, and prepare reports for executives and the board. The position sits in a small, mission-driven academic center focused on entrepreneurship education and growth. You will help steward donor funds, sponsorships, and program budgets to sustain high-impact initiatives.

• Monitor transactions for budget alignment and compliance, with backup support for purchasing and vendor payments
• Administer department software tools and CRM, ensuring proper renewals and access
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and reconciliations
• Support annual budget planning, tracking, and variance analyses across programs and initiatives
• Track external funding (donations, sponsorships, pledges) and prepare funding summaries for leadership and board
• Monitor student/hourly staff expenditures and coordinate with HR/payroll for accurate allocations
• Provide occasional center-wide financial support for events, fundraising, and special initiatives
• Collaborate with Stanford finance partners to resolve questions and ensure adherence to policies

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Experience supporting financial activity in academic, nonprofit, or externally funded environments (preferred)
• Familiarity with Stanford financial systems and procedures (preferred)
• Experience tracking gifts, sponsorships, pledges, or restricted funds
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills

• Prioritization and time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Initiative and ownership of projects
• CRM administration
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Financial reporting and reconciliation