Senior Financial Analyst- CCC Admin Offices

The Ohio State University

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, under the direction of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Finance Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day administration and analysis of an assigned portfolio of approximately 115 OSU funds totaling $16 million each fiscal year within the OSUCCC. This role involves performing monthly financial reconciliations and account analysis on various fund types, developing Business Plans for new Faculty recruits and large programs, preparing and presenting monthly reports and financial statements, and collaborating cross-functionally with Faculty and Staff across multiple university colleges and services. The analyst will also manage payroll transactions, HR adjustments, and financial functions including journals, transfers, deposits, and accounts payable. Additionally, the role involves reviewing contracts and financial documents, approving fund availability, monitoring fund balances and accounting practices, developing analytical tools, performing budget-to-actual analysis, resolving account issues, assisting with risk assessments, and working with purchasing to resolve procurement issues. The position utilizes university HR, Financial, and Procurement systems, maintains fiscal records, trains Fiscal Associates, participates in year-end closing, and supervises student employees.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field.
• 4 years of financial management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of general ledger is required.
• Accounting, policy, and finance knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative for process improvement.
• Professionalism, teamwork, and strong communication skills with all levels of management within the organization, and with internal and external clients.
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Implements day-to-day administration and analysis of an assigned portfolio of approximately 115 OSU funds totaling $16 million each fiscal year within the OSUCCC.
• Performs monthly required financial reconciliations and account analysis on a wide variety of funds including Endowment, Development, Contract, Earnings (Conference), and General funds.
• Develops Business Plans for new Faculty recruits and large programs within the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Prepares and presents monthly reports and provides financial statements to the OSUCCC Finance Manager, Senior Administrative Staff and Faculty.
• Works cross-functionally with Faculty and Staff in 12 different University Colleges, The James, and all OSU ancillary services to provide support in financial management, budgeting, analytical financial statements, and other financial services.
• Completes monthly reconciliation of payroll transactions on the general ledger and completes HR adjustments and transactions in the University systems as needed.
• Works directly with Faculty for budgeted HR appointments and management of their staff and students on different University research funds and grants.
• Processes, reviews, and approves all required financial functions including journals, transfers, deposits, payroll, procurement, and accounts payable.
• Reviews OSUCCC Contracts, Letters of Offer, and MOUs to appropriately provide financial resources to Faculty and Staff.
• Approves fund availability for financial transactions in compliance with university policies and procedures and the approved delegation of signature authority document.
• Monitors fund balances and alerts Senior Financial Analyst of potential deficits or problems.
• Monitors accounting practices assuring compliance with auditing standards.
• Provides and disseminates information on OSU and CCC departmental fiscal policies and procedures.
• Develops tools and performs account and transaction fluctuation analysis.
• Completes budget to actual data on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for fund financial review and forecasting.
• Resolves problems with account details and status.
• Assists with risk assessments and develops risk mitigation plans.
• Performs internal controls assessments and provides recommendations for policies and procedures.
• Works closely with purchasing to resolve any procurement issues with vendors or other departments.
• Utilizes University Human Resources (HR), Financial, and Procurement systems to manage information.
• Maintains fiscal records.
• Trains Fiscal Associates and assists in providing financial expertise for other staff and areas within the OSUCCC.
• Participates in year-end account closing activities.
• Hires and supervises student employees as directed by the Finance Manager.

Benefits

• The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

What This Job Offers

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