Sr. Research Accounting Analyst

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst 3 examines the financial status of the organization by collecting, monitoring, and studying data, and develops projections, reports, and presentations to assist senior managing staff in their financial decision-making process. Moreover, the incumbent establishes and enforces policies and procedures that further the department’s financial goals and objectives. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develops, prepares and coordinates documentation of financial analysis projects such as budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance, and presentations.
Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and makes recommendations to senior management.
Provides analytical evaluation for forward-looking financial or business-related projects.
Devises financial forecasting and reconciliation of accounts.
Reviews reports and ensures that financial information has been recorded accurately.
Compares results with plans and forecasts and makes recommendations for adjustments.
Trains and oversees junior staff members to ensure accuracy and efficiency in end work product.
Assists in the development and organization of department and project budgets.
Designs and builds various models that summarize several different scenarios around growth and expansion initiatives or opportunities.
Develops performance and productivity dashboards, models or analyses.
Determines profitability and pricing on product offerings and develops performance indicators to enable the analysis of business segments and new product lines.
Conducts research on different strategic initiatives.
Acts as liaison to other departments, vendors, and other external parties to complete assignments.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.