Financial Systems Analyst

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers is committed to maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers’ strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. UFA supplies the university’s financial community with the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers’ standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse.

About the role

This position combines advanced expertise in financial analysis, data management, systems administration, reporting, and process improvement. The Financial Systems Analyst serves as the university’s lead business and technical resource for revenue allocation methodologies, financial allocation systems, and related reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Handles the administration, enhancement, and oversight of systems and business processes used to allocate, distribute, reconcile, and report institutional revenues, including tuition, mandatory fees, fringe benefit recoveries, and other centrally managed revenue streams.
• Ensures that revenue allocation methodologies are consistently applied and that financial information is accurately reflected across university schools, divisions, and administrative units.
• Develops and maintains allocation models, business rules, system configurations, databases, reference tables, and reporting tools supporting key financial operations.
• Ensures the integrity, reliability, and accessibility of allocation and financial reporting data.
• Serves as a key liaison between Finance, the Office of Information Technology, and other university stakeholders.
• Provides subject matter expertise for financial systems enhancements, reporting initiatives, process redesign efforts, and strategic technology projects.
• Develops solutions to complex business and technical challenges while supporting both operational excellence and long-term institutional objectives.