Financial Analyst

Company: Hispanic Outlook
Location: Mentor
Posted on: June 11, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEWReporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Business Operations, the Financial Analyst supports the fiscal operations of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing ( SON ) with responsibilities centered on budget development and analysis, business growth and development, general business operations, reconciliation, reporting, and training on fiscal policies and procedures. The Financial Analyst works closely with various external offices including the Provost's Office, Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Purchasing, and Human Resources.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES--- Assists in developing annual operating, gift, endowment, carry forward, and capital budgets--- Provides budget development and spending guidance to faculty administrators, department chairs, committees, etc.--- Compiles and analyzes financial information for the SON , and performs data entry in spreadsheets and/or databases, as needed--- Conducts analysis of budget to actual variance reports on a monthly basis related to operating, gift, endowment, and carry forward accounting units types--- Reviews expenses on non-grant AUs on monthly basis for accuracy--- Ensures budgetary compliance and identifies cost-savings opportunities--- Prepares budget transfers and expense transfers--- Initiates personnel action forms and prepares salary transfers--- Generates invoices and reconciles payment receipt--- Prepares quarterly settlement, annual reconciliation and projections for hybrid ABSN program--- Prepares financial models for business expansion opportunities (e.g., new programs/initiatives, discount modeling, faculty practice opportunities, etc.)--- Assists department with the purchasing of equipment, acquisition of services, and processing of related vendor payments--- Obtains quotes, processes equipment/supply orders, and prepares purchasing checklists--- Assists with generating consultant contracts, scope of work documents, payment terms, workers classification forms, and W-9 documentation--- Prepares and submits POs, payment requisitions and expense reimbursements; maintains financial files and responds to status inquires--- Processes procard payments and assists with Procard approvals--- Assists with annual salary planning process--- Prepares annual scholarship budget file for student affairs director--- Assists with faculty payroll processing and contract generation--- Maintains gift and endowment documentation--- Establishes Marketplace sites and facilitates credit card deposits--- Develops and maintains internal forms, policies, procedures and training materials--- Provides training on LUC fiscal policies and procedures, budget management, financial reporting tools--- Provides direct and backup support for the Senior Director of Finance and Business Operations--- Coordinates special projects, as assigned--- Performs other duties, as assignedFLSA StatusExemptDepartment NameSCHOOL OF NURSINGIs this split and/or fully grant funded?NoMinimum Education and/or Work ExperienceBachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.Qualifications--- Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills required--- Strong technological skills required--- Strong analytical, problem-solving and math skills required--- Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports--- Excellent Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas, etc.), presentation, communication, and time management skills.--- Strong analytical and modeling skills using a variety of data modeling techniques--- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to provide thought leadership and identify financial, operational and process improvement opportunities--- Must deal effectively with ambiguities and be able to manage multiple projects through completion, often under tight deadlines--- Must possess strong attention to detail and ability to consistently generate a high quality work product with minimal supervision--- Ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the University and to respond to customer inquiries and regulatory agencies in a prompt, professional manner--- Experience working with a variety of reporting and analytic platforms and tools, preferred--- In depth understanding of financial, budget and payroll systems, or similarly complex administrative systems, preferredCertificates/Credentials/Licensesn/aComputer Skills--- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, e.g., Excel, Word, Forms, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Outlook.--- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC--- Proficient with video conferencing software, e.g., ZoomSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoRequired operation of university owned vehiclesNoDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact?NoPhysical DemandsNoneWorking ConditionsNone

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