Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to interpret and apply advanced accounting knowledge within GAAP  
• Knowledge of Oracle/OBI or other business financial systems 
• Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information
• Understanding of fund accounting and the operations of a medical school 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management.
• Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly sitting. 
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.
• This position is based in Stanford’s Research Park and has the option of a telecommuting/hybrid schedule subject to operational needs.

WORK STANDARDS (from JDL)

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.