Senior Financial Analyst (Project Management)

The Senior Financial Analyst position requires excellent time management skills and organizational capabilities, as well as communication skills both written and oral, human relations talents, and leadership qualities. This person provides management, administration, and analysis and evaluation of financial activities within the Office of Global Engagement.

Essential Duties: 

• Develops and monitors the annual budget for the Office of Global Engagement.
• Coordinates, compiles, and analyzes annual financial statements for the organization and its component units, including multiple study abroad programs, utilizing complex spreadsheet and database applications.
• Develops, implements, and maintains financial and budget systems to ensure proper allocation of expenditures and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Communicates with external organizational representatives to resolve complex financial problems.   
• Supervises and trains staff and assists with posting and hiring staff.
• Contribute to developing policies and procedures for the department.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, costing forecasts, and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal financial reporting systems and procedures for the organization or specific operational entities.
• Develops and maintains internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, AND: 

• 36 months experience in financial/accounting position to include analysis, auditing and budgeting.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of BS Degree for a total of 84 months of experience.

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively.
• Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems. Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex annual financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Knowledge of a range of automated financial systems and applications software.
• Knowledge of the principles, processes, and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting as related to a public institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.

Certifications:

•  None
  

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Speaking and listening.
• Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion.
• Standard Office Environment.

Department Preferences:

• Experience working in PeopleSoft Financial and HR systems.
• Grant writing and administration.
• Master's Degree.
• Ability to work with complex numbers, analyze data, create financial reports, and make recommendations.
• Advanced MS Excel Skills.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker.
• In depth knowledge of PS financial systems.

Supervision: 1-5 Staff

 

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
 

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