Financial Planning, Analysis, & Reporting Specialist III
About The Position
Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnership support for the College of Science, guiding financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, payroll administration, compliance, and operational decision-making. Support Sponsored Programs Accounting and post-award grant management through oversight of grants, contracts, and cost-share commitments; financial reporting and analysis; compliance monitoring; and collaboration with faculty, staff, and university partners. Serve as a trusted advisor to department leadership and the Dean, helping advance the college's academic, research, and financial priorities through informed decision-making and responsible stewardship of resources.
Requirements
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
- Eligible to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Pay Transparency Act compliance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
