Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial data in People Soft Financials and prepares a wide range of financial reports, transactions, and complex analyses. This position provides comprehensive financial oversight for the Bass School, including managing a substantial budget, monitoring spending trends, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of institutional policies and governance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area.
• 3-5 years experience working with People Soft or other complex ERP Accounting Systems.
• 5-7 years progressively responsible related financial/accounting/budgeting experience.
• 1-3 years capital accounting and/or budgeting experience.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Masters degree in a related area is preferred.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

The Senior Financial Analyst performs precise monthly reconciliation of all funds—down to the cent—and provides projections, variance explanations, and strategic insights to support sound decision‑making. Serving as the right hand to the Director of Finance & Administration, this role also supervises administrative staff, exercises strong judgment in managing high‑volume processes, and ensures operational efficiency within the department.

Additional responsibilities include managing all One Card activity for the division, overseeing internal and external grants, and ensuring full compliance with school and university policies. The Senior Financial Analyst acts as the subject‑matter expert for card usage, documentation standards, audit preparedness, and policy interpretation, and provides training to cardholders and department staff on procedures, expense coding, and compliance expectations. The Senior Financial Analyst is also responsible for communicating annual funding to faculty, and serving as a point of contact.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.

The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator
. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator
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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418, Richardson, TX 75080‑3021