Financial Analyst 3 - Central Finance

About the role

The Sr. Financial Analyst position is available at the University of Miami's Central Finance Office on the Coral Gables Campus. The university seeks a highly skilled individual to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth expenditures analysis to support executive leadership decisions.
• Prepares and coordinates documentation of financial analysis projects such as budgets, forecasts, projections, expense performance, and presentations.
• Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Extracts data from various business application systems, provides detailed analysis, and interprets the data.
• Presents information at all levels to the AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis and Chief Budget Officer for distribution to senior leadership.
• Ensures month-end close and reporting, including the preparation of estimates and accruals, are completed on time and in accordance with GAAP; variances are minimal or explained, and issues are resolved promptly.
• Affixes with the Executive Director of Finance in preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, monthly financial packages, and presentations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and procedural standards.
• Collaborates with central finances on the balance sheet project by analyzing and segregating consolidated accounting records between Gables/Rosenstiel and UHealth/MSOM entities to enhance financial integrity and accountability by vertical (division).
• Create and maintain policies and procedures for all existing processes under area of responsibility, including but not limited to external interest, investments, PP&E, Pension, and NARR.
• Supports the Executive Director and the AVP of Financial Planning and Analysis operationally and with other projects as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant and professional work experience are required.
• Knowledge of MS Excel application is mandatory.
• Experience in higher education and/or health service industries is preferred.
• Professional experience in a central office setting is advantageous.
• Experience in Financial Modeling and database management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Skills in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Excellent communication skills – both written (narrative, tabular and graphical) and oral.
• Strong background with computer application systems and financial analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines, establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve stated goals.
• Ability to work as a team or independently.
• Appreciation for organizational subtleties and a high level of discretion.