George Mason University-posted over 1 year ago
Full-time
Hybrid • Chantilly, VA
Educational Services

The Finance Analyst at George Mason University plays a crucial role in managing financial operations within the College of Science. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, as well as providing accurate financial reporting and forecasting. The analyst collaborates with various departments to improve financial processes and operations, guiding departmental heads in financial matters and managing complex financial activities related to budgeting, accounting, and reporting.

  • Reviews and reconciles assigned funds and orgs, budgets and makes adjustments as necessary.
  • Projects and forecasts future departmental expenditures and revenue on a monthly basis.
  • Manages budget, reporting, and reporting timelines for assigned departments.
  • Communicates with department heads on regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions.
  • Completes financial reports to be sent to departmental head and COS leadership as required and requested.
  • Monitors university compliance and regulations regarding reporting.
  • Coordinates and submits requests for carryforward, budgeting requests, and changes in scopes to ensure all requests are done in compliance of the state and university policies.
  • Closeouts all funded projects consistent with university process and timelines.
  • Follows and adheres to the defined business practices related to the financial functions.
  • Manages the college's operational reports and provides communication to others across the college.
  • Manages budgets, interprets allowable costs, and identifies specific financial issues.
  • Works with senior level management to understand and develop related to the finance function.
  • Performs all financial activities for the unit within the college or school, to include assisting faculty/chairs in the financial, regulatory, and reporting of assigned orgs and funds.
  • Completes any necessary JVs, reviews and approves purchases, and provides support for labor-effort distributions.
  • Partners with colleagues to facilitate operational and finance related projects.
  • Defines account establishment parameters, including reporting requirements and budget obligations.
  • Sets up any new orgs or activities in the financial system.
  • Distributes financial information to department heads and relevant staff.
  • Coordinates with relevant individuals to adjust payroll for all budgeted positions.
  • Meets with stakeholders in the college and central units to identify procedural needs and requirements.
  • Researches and analyzes current university and COS procedures in an effort to identify areas of improvement and makes recommendations to COS leadership.
  • Updates and communicates any college-wide guidance as necessary.
  • Ensures existing procedures are updated and in line with university policy and standards.
  • Seeks ways to make day to day work as efficient as possible and proactively makes recommendations for process and technology improvements.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience within a business setting with an intermediate Excel level.
  • Prior experience working with databases.
  • Knowledge of fiscal and budgetary processes and general accounting principles.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially intermediate Excel is required.
  • Ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee and budgetary information in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ability to work independently with strong organizational, interpersonal communication and multi-tasking skills.
  • Significant customer service mentality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to anticipate and spot problems, alert supervisor, and make recommendations.
  • Driven performer with a desire to learn and grow in position/field.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Prior experience working with databases (preferably with systems currently used at George Mason i.e. Banner, eVA, etc.).
  • Experience with budget planning and monitoring expenditures.
  • Experience in handling confidential data such as salary information (highly preferred).
  • Experience with a large public institution.
  • Knowledge of George Mason information systems, such as Banner, eVA, etc.
  • Competitive Salary
  • Hybrid Eligible Workplace
  • Professional Development Opportunities
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