Financial Analyst II

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized and highly complex analysis of financial data in support of various financial functions of Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Science.
• Builds financial models, assists with financial planning, conducts research and analysis, and compiles reports, presentations, and visuals of data analyzed for the supported areas.
• Provides senior management with the analysis and information needed to make timely operational, financial, and strategic decisions.
• Meets with project participants to formulate, recommend improvements, and/or update projects and systems, databases, etc.
• Manages databases and systems to support sponsored research administration and operations, assists in the cross-training of staff, and implements procedures in the utilization of these systems.
• Gathers information, analyzes and interprets data to be compliant with institutional policies to complete projects and appropriately disseminate information to key personnel.
• Manages grant budgets and acts as a liaison between principal investigators, ORPA, and ORACS for all grant related activities and requirements.
• Assists with grant closeout and extension request process.
• Responsible for account reconciliation, variance analysis, financial forecasts.
• Conducts specialized financial analysis and research, such as program income statements and decision support analysis.
• Makes recommendations and provides decision support to senior leadership (Dean, Department Managers, Department Chairs) and principal investigators based on data analytics of financial position of their research portfolio.
• Ensures data integrity of accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Supports audits to accounting functions; monitors expenditures and other related activities to ensure compliance with internal and sponsor regulations.
• Works with the department staff on summer salary for faculty in their caseload.
• Mets regularly with the department Administrator and Chair of their caseload to discuss status of finances.
• Assists accounting staff and other members of Hajim.
• Consults with university auditors on policy and procedural questions.
• Supports the Director of Finance with the budget development for Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
• Manages accounts and prepares reports tailored to the needs of Hajim School including forecasting expenditures to start-up accounts, operating budgets, grants, gifts, and other special accounts for supervisor.
• Assists with the academic year salary recovery reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance functional area and 2 years in academic department/university accounting required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Workday and IORA.
• Excellent accounting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills.
• CLASP certification preferred or must be completed within one year of hiring.