Financial Analyst

About the role

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is part of the largest business school in Virginia, located in Fairfax and Arlington, near Washington, D.C. The college prepares students for careers in business and government through AACSB-accredited programs, research, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Director, Financial and Administration in generating monthly financial reports for the Costello College of Business and individual departments;
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and provide analysis of financial results;
• Prepare annual financial statements and budgets;
• Track enrollment and its financial impact, as well as direct revenues;
• Track instructional costs and ensure faculty teaching loads are accurately reflected in financial statements;
• Monitor financial activity to ensure expenditures align with planned budgets and comply with state and university policies;
• Support the tracking of ad hoc manual budgets, such as startup obligations and operational projects;
• Assist with other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation and oversight of fiscal resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience;
• Experience with financial processes including purchase requisitions, journal vouchers, account reconciliations, and financial reporting;
• Experience with producing financial reports and providing analysis of financial results;
• Experience conducting ad hoc financial analysis and working with large amounts of data;
• Experience with Mason's fiscal systems: Banner, MicroStrategy, eVA, Foundation Reporting System, Mason Finance Gateway, and Ramp;
• Experience with grants post-award reporting and reconciliation;
• Experience with budget reconciliations;
• Experience with foundation reporting;
• Experience processing scholarships;
• Advanced organizational and financial analysis skills;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills in a professional environment;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software and systems as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting;
• Experience with development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for complex organizations;
• Experience with Costello College of Business fiscal policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of university or college policies, procedures, systems, and offices related to budgeting and financial management.