Financial Analyst- Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

About the role

The Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Operations of GCCIS and provides high-level financial and accounting support to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures while delivering exceptional service to college leadership, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting, budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting to a variety of stakeholders.
• Reconcile and monitor a wide range of accounts, including external and internal awards, faculty start-up packages, operating budgets, gift accounts, and overhead accounts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty on budget-related matters, providing financial guidance and support to advance their research objectives.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and department staff to ensure accurate and timely post-award financial management for a portfolio of externally sponsored grants and contracts, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding financial issues.
• Prepare journal entries and process invoice payments, purchase orders, and travel expense reimbursements.
• Process procurement card transactions, payroll transactions, and student account adjustments.
• Provide guidance and high-quality customer service to faculty and staff on financial processes and Workday.
• Design, prepare, and present financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college's finances and operations.
• Maintain analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations.
• Prepare cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets.
• Complete and evaluate complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts.
• Prepare various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with post-award grant administration.
• Experience with an enterprise-wide financial management system; Workday experience is preferred.
• MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced financial credential preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with RIT policies, procedures, and financial systems is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance.
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office.
• Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities.
• Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions.

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 3 – A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff.

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

Hybrid

Pay

$65,900–$80,000 annually