Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Finance, Planning, and Budgeting (FPB) has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join its Financial Reporting team. The team reports to the University Controller’s Office and is responsible for UW’s consolidated financial reporting and oversight of other enterprise-critical financial and accounting operations. Reporting to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst analyzes and supports timely, accurate monthly and quarterly University-wide financial statements. The role evaluates financial reporting data, prepares journal entries and supporting schedules, and analyzes schedules and footnote disclosures for UW’s annual Financial Report, prepared in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and the Washington State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM). The role also analyzes, prepares, and validates supporting schedules and disclosures for the Office of Financial Management’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The analyst performs in-depth analysis of financial data and reporting information to support institution-wide reporting and business decisions. The position contributes to analysis of financial results, develops and monitors reporting metrics, evaluates trends and variances, identifies risks and opportunities, conducts accounting research, and recommends improvements to UW accounting and financial reporting processes. The position is regular, full-time equivalent (100%), and on first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and five years of experience in full-scope accounting, including use of automated systems and data analysis tools; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including designing and building complex calculations and creating, formatting, and documenting user-friendly, intuitive, and logical workbooks.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and explain financial results and formulate and implement process improvements.
Collaborative, customer-service attitude and a strong focus on process improvement.
Experience working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams.
Collaborative, inclusive, service-oriented leadership style and ability to foster excellence, accountability, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA designation.
Experience in public accounting.
Working knowledge of GAAP according to GASB.
Working knowledge of Workday and/or Lease Query financial systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Analyze and support the timely and accurate preparation of monthly and quarterly University-wide financial statements.
Evaluate financial reporting data and prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
Analyze supporting schedules and footnote disclosures for UW’s annual Financial Report prepared according to GASB and SAAM.
Analyze, prepare, and validate supporting schedules and disclosures for the Office of Financial Management’s ACFR.
Analyze financial data and reporting information to support institution-wide financial reporting and business decisions.
Contribute to analysis of financial results; develop and monitor financial reporting metrics; evaluate trends and variances; and identify risks and opportunities.
Conduct accounting research and recommend process improvements to strengthen UW accounting and financial reporting processes.
Provide campus support and contribute to financial reporting, process improvement, and special projects.