Senior Financial Analyst

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Posting Number: SRGV
9012

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

Department:
Treasury Student & Fin Systems

FLSA:
Exempt

To provide supports for executive decision-making by conducting complex financial analysis and preparing and presenting reports in order to optimize resource-allocation at the institution.

• Prepares periodic financial reports, responds to requests for information from local, state and federal agencies and other external organizations as needed.
• Analyses financial accounting and performance data, summary reports and specialized cost studies.
• Prepares long term financial plans and reports to senior management.
• Examines historical and projected financial data to provide senior management with valuable data to use in financial decisions.
• Prepares financial feasibility studies and specialized reports summarizing financial activities.
• Prepares and coordinates budgets and budget forecasts for various areas.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable rules, policies and regulations and, as appropriate, recommends adjustments to policy and may also develop new policies.
• Participates in professional associations related to state government, higher education, and/or financial analysis and resource allocation.
• Coordinates and completes institutionally significant, complex projects assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervises assigned staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited University.

N/A

None.

Four (4) years of experience in finance or accounting with experience in planning, forecasting and financial analysis.

N/A

Proficiency in the use of PCs and integrated computer systems and related applications. Advanced computer skills in spreadsheet and data manipulation software. Operates other standard office equipment.

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Indoor office environment. May require some weekend and/or evening work or travel.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to communicate data and other financial information to others with varying levels of knowledge about such matters. Must be task-oriented and possess demonstrated problem-solving skills, ability to effectively manage time, ability to communicate with all levels of management, must exhibit accuracy in all aspects of work and be able to work successfully under time constraints.

Work requires the application of considerable judgment in the interpretation of policy and the application of procedures, techniques, or practices to resolve work problems. Serious consequences may result from poor judgment. Must possess the ability to interpret and implement complex rules and regulations.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate with Experience

Commensurate with Experience

06/11/2026

No

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We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.