Senior Financial Analyst

University of Denver•Denver, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller’s Office manages the overall accounting and treasury service operations of the University in accordance with Federal, State, and University policy & procedures. This includes managing internal controls to mitigate risk; ensuring that the official accounting records of the University are current and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the University to minimize the risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining robust costing systems and reporting tools to provide high-quality financial information that supports executive management, the Board of Trustees, schools, colleges, departments as they relate to the University’s strategic management initiatives. Position Summary The Senior Financial Analyst provides managerial accounting for the University’s Plant Funds, analytical support in the development of the University Financial Statements, and support and coordination of the University’s various external audits. This is accomplished through corporate and department level accounting and reporting, collaboration with Controller’s Office staff in the development of the University’s financial statements, and support of the University’s external audit partners. The position manages several accounting functions, namely Plant Funds and separate endowment assets, and directs the work of one other employee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Advanced MS Office product skills
5-10 years in comparable setting
Strong finance, accounting and audit background, attention to detail, ability to reconcile general ledger accounts and demonstrated critical thinking.
Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends.
Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.
Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity and financial data; analyze and improve data used by executive management; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results of operations, prepare documentation for executive management; and create financial reports and/or presentations for the Board of Trustees and executive management.
Exercise discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.
Identifies non-routine transactions/matters and gathers relevant information to inform the appropriate management and resolution.
Communicate information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Clearly and concisely convey information orally and/or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
Listen and respond appropriately to others and establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success throughout the University.
Actively create and support a welcoming, valued and empowered environment for all Controller’s Office team members along with schools, colleges and departments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or MBA

Responsibilities

In partnership with the Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting and Manager of Financial Reporting and Investment Accounting, assist with the preparation of the University’s quarterly and annual financial statements.
Develop, report and finalize the Plant operations of the financial statements.
Assist the Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting with the annual Financial Statement audit, Single Audit and EZ audit submission, NCAA Compliance audit, 990 & 990T and state tax filings and Retirement Plan audit.
Prepare detailed work papers for the various University audits and work closely with the University’s external auditors to resolve supporting documentation related to the audits.
Assist in the compilation, editing and preparation of various Business & Financial Affairs (B&FA) reports presented to the Senior Vice Chancellor for B&FA and Board of Trustees.
Develop and maintain the University's policy and practice regarding tax-exempt bond compliance.
Collaborate with Controller’s Office staff to identify opportunities for efficiencies through automation of data and processes.
Supervise an Accountant III employee in their support to the Facilities division in the areas of deferred maintenance, energy saving strategies, Building & Grounds board presentations and capital budgeting.