Global Finance Specialist

The Office of the Vice Provost of International Affairs is seeking a Global Finance Specialist to lead all financial operations and budget management for Cornell University's Offices of Global Learning (OGL) and Global Operations. This role encompasses domestic and international financial oversight of study abroad and global programming, international subsidiary and legal entity management, consortia operations coordination, and compliance with university and foreign regulatory requirements. The position serves as a critical bridge between OGL programming and Global Operations teams, central administration, and international vendors and partners. This is a full-time, on-campus position within daily commuting distance from Ithaca, NY, with some hybrid activities possible.

What You Will Do

Serve as account manager and primary transactional oversight, ensuring accuracy of all office payables totaling over $9 million, managing vendor relationships and reconciliation, and overseeing preparation of study abroad program cost of attendance estimates and billing calculations. Support OGL staff in development and management of complex program operating budgets, ensuring fiscal and procurement policy compliance. Oversee all affiliate entities and foreign legal entities to ensure cash flows cover operating expenses, units are accurately invoiced, and financial reporting is compliant. Coordinate business operations for customized and consortia programming, prepare unit-level service agreements, and negotiate internal and external contracts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of full-time relevant experience in business, finance, or a related field, with proven ability to manage budgets, financial processes, and internal controls. Candidates should have a global mindset and experience working with diverse stakeholders, along with fluency in Microsoft Office. The position offers comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, wellness programs, and employee discounts, as well as leave provisions including health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, and 13 holidays. Educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of full-time relevant experience in business, finance or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with managing budgets, financial processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Proven ability to assess and manage complex issues requiring prioritization and driving to a resolution
• A global mindset with prior experience working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated fluency with Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and building databases and tables)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options
• Generous retirement contributions
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Health and personal leave
• Three weeks of vacation
• 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
• Two additional floating holidays
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
• Tuition aid for external education
• Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program