Welcome to Princeton University and to the Office of Finance and Treasury website! We look forward to working in partnership to help you manage University finances in support of the University’s teaching and research mission. As a new employee, your specific role will determine much of what you need to learn when it comes to financial management, accounting, and reporting. Here, we’ve gathered together a collection of information that we hope will be helpful as you navigate your new role within the University community.
Information for New Employees
In this section you will find information on payroll and taxes for new employees, new employee training, and information for employees responsible for overseeing and managing their department’s finances.
Financial Management Academy
The Financial Management Academy (FMA) is a program designed to provide University staff who are responsible for financial management of their department with the knowledge and skills to steward departmental and University financial resources. This program will introduce approaches and enhance the skills needed to evaluate financial resources and their uses, develop and manage a budget, understand and implement internal control concepts, and appropriately apply policies and procedures applicable to financial stewardship.
Learn more about the Financial Management Academy.