Senior Financial Analyst (Pre and Post Award)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proactive, detailed oriented self-starter with experience in pre/post award financial management preferably in academia.

• Ability to conduct variance analysis, projections, and other reporting to provide insights into project budgets.

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.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

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.