Financial Consultant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

16h • $88,300 - $115,350 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Consultant is responsible for advising financial users on University policies, business processes, and internal controls. Serves as a subject matter expert on financial processes, leading process redesign and building efficiency and effectiveness in a continuous improvement environment. Collaborates with colleges, information technology, and business process leaders and staff on financial process and system enhancements, upgrades, and integration projects. Works with college and vice-presidential units to provide fact-based analysis on results, trends and financial projections; other duties as assigned. The work for this role is primarily achieved independently/through individual efforts or by participation in functional or project teams. The responsibilities may include coordinating, influencing, or providing guidance to less experienced colleagues. Requires a unique combination of analytics and project management as well as a solid understanding of the accounting, finance, and supply chain functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in working with general ledger and financial analysis.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, peers, executive leadership, technical team members and others.
• Knowledge of financial, student, payroll, or human resources business processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday.
• Understanding of university operations.
• Experience with Ohio State financial processes and systems.
• Previous audit experience (external or internal).

Responsibilities

• Advising financial users on University policies, business processes, and internal controls.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on financial processes, leading process redesign and building efficiency and effectiveness in a continuous improvement environment.
• Collaborating with colleges, information technology, and business process leaders and staff on financial process and system enhancements, upgrades, and integration projects.
• Working with college and vice-presidential units to provide fact-based analysis on results, trends and financial projections.
• Coordinating, influencing, or providing guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal