FAST Analyst, Sr

About the role

The Senior FAST Analyst serves as the lead subject matter expert (SME) for the institute’s payment and disbursement operations, providing operational leadership through guidance, coordination, issue resolution, and continuous improvement; this position also manages the accounts payable staff. The Analyst monitors and supports day-to-day payment activities while driving process efficiency, system optimization, control compliance, and audit readiness. This role combines hands-on execution with strategic responsibility to ensure the effective use of financial systems and alignment with organizational objectives.

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide process leadership and hands-on execution for the payable process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant invoice processing and payment execution
• Act as the primary point of contact for payment issues, managing escalations, resolving complex invoice and payment issues, and advising internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Execute complex payment activities, including invoice review, coding, exception handling, and payment processing, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies
• Identify, lead