Financial Operations Analyst - Center for Biostatistics

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Operations Analyst will be pivotal in managing the Center for Biostatistics' fiscal activities and ensuring compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. This position will work closely with the Center Administrator; however, it requires a proactive, independent individual with strong financial acumen and communication skills.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Office
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of fiscal experience, preferably in a university.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday

Responsibilities

• Actively monitoring the Center’s earnings operation by independently pulling Workday reports and proactively suggesting fiscal process improvements and internal controls.
• Managing Center billing processes and assisting with monthly reconciliation tasks, prioritizing accuracy and timeliness to provide reliable financial data for decision-making purposes.
• Overseeing asset tracking, costing allocations, PCard management, and support the administration of travel and expense reports.
• Providing technical and financial advice to Center leadership, contributing to revenue and expense budget development and ensuring an understanding of financial reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate and reconciled accounts in the general ledger, adhering closely to financial principles and reporting schedules.
• Collaborating closely with the Center Administrator on various special projects, including budgeting, costing allocation management, Center billing/invoicing, and monthly financial reporting initiatives.
• Effectively engaging with stakeholders, leveraging robust communication skills to cultivate productive relationships with the COM, CTO, GMOs, CCC, NCH, and PIs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

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: Mid Level