Senior Financial Analyst

Rochester Institute of Technology•Union, NY

39d•Onsite

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. This position is fully on campus and is not eligible for remote work. The Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations team oversees the Division’s financial and workforce resources. Responsibilities include managing a $46 million operating budget, $17 million in annual revenue, and $8 million in gifts and discretionary funds across a variety of funding sources. The team supports the Senior Vice President in developing the Division’s financial strategy, allocating resources to advance priorities, and planning for all revenue and funding streams. It also provides Division level workforce planning and talent development for more than 300 staff positions while partnering with divisional leaders to achieve strategic goals. The Student Affairs Division’s strategic priorities of inclusion, community and belonging, well-being, and a unified organizational culture closely align with the university’s institutional priorities and strategic framework.

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 and working with diverse funding sources, such as gifts, grants, and capital project funds, is strongly preferred.

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
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