Financial Analyst- Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

8d•$65,900 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Operations of GCCIS, the Financial Analyst provides high-level financial and accounting support to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures while delivering exceptional service to college leadership, faculty, and staff. This role involves designing, preparing, and presenting financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations. The analyst will maintain analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations, and prepare cost models based on data from various university departments. They will also complete and evaluate complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, develop the annual operating budget, and prepare various standard and ad hoc reports for management decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
5 years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities
Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with post-award grant administration.
Experience with an enterprise-wide financial management system; Workday experience is preferred.
MBA ,CPA, or equivalent advanced financial credential preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Familiarity with RIT policies, procedures, and financial systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting, budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting to a variety of stakeholders.
Reconcile and monitor a wide range of accounts, including external and internal awards, faculty start-up packages, operating budgets, gift accounts, and overhead accounts.
Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty on budget-related matters, providing financial guidance and support to advance their research objectives.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators and department staff to ensure accurate and timely post-award financial management for a portfolio of externally sponsored grants and contracts, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding financial issues.
Prepare journal entries and process invoice payments, purchase orders, and travel expense reimbursements.
Process procurement card transactions, payroll transactions, and student account adjustments.
Provide guidance and high-quality customer service to faculty and staff on financial processes and Workday.
Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations
Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations
Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets
Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements
Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts
Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders
Other duties as assigned