Financial Analyst

Job Description

Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the financial analyst position is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, systems and the financial reporting operations of the University of Saint Joseph.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting: Responsible for overseeing the preparation and implementation of the University’s short & long range strategic financial initiatives including, but not limited to the University’s annual operating budgets, multi-year budget models, new program pro forma, tuition development, and expense & revenue projections.

Oversee position control data and overall position budgeting within the Jenzabar & ADP modules.

Lead annual capital budgeting process, maintain the fixed asset ledger and ensure proper capital/expense reporting.

Assist staff within the Business Office in areas such as Purchasing, Budgeting & General Ledger account creation and user access. Prepare ad hoc reporting presented to various constituents.

Works collaboratively with the Business Office team on the month-end close process to ensure that the financial reports are completed efficiently and effectively and distributed in a timely manner to internal and external stakeholders.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

High School degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in accounting or finance.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance field.

Higher education experience or not for profit experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment

Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed (e.g., mail merge, data base management). Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.

Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents

Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner

Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population

Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision

Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public

Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph

Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Full-time