Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
This position is centralized within the Division of Student Affairs and is part of the Financial Planning & Business Operations unit. The unit partners with Division and University stakeholders to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of financial and human resources functions across the Division. Key responsibilities include Division-level monitoring and reporting for Gift Commitments and associated Project Accounts, serving as a Financial Specialist for Assessment, Technology & Communications & Student Development, Access & Support departments, managing grant financial administration and acting as the Division liaison to Sponsored Programs Accounting. The role also collaborates closely with campus partners including the Controller’s Office, Budget and Facilities, and provides financial training and ongoing support for finance positions within the Division. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with University partners, including the Controller's Office, Budget Office, and Facilities Management. Experience managing multi-year budgets and working with diverse funding sources, such as gifts, grants, and capital project funds, is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
- 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
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing multi-year budgets
- Experience working with diverse funding sources, such as gifts, grants, and capital project funds
Responsibilities
- Division-level monitoring and reporting for Gift Commitments and associated Project Accounts
- Financial Specialist for Assessment, Technology & Communications & Student Development, Access & Support departments
- Grant financial administration and Division liaison to Sponsored Programs Accounting
- Collaborates closely with campus partners including Controller’s Office, Budget and Facilities
- Provides financial training and ongoing support for finance positions within the Division
- 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 information provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
