Senior Financial Analyst

Location: City of Rochester

Position Highlights This position is centralized within the Division of Student Affairs and is part of the Financial Planning & Business Operations unit. The unit partners with Division and University stakeholders to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of financial and human resources functions across the Division.

This position is fully on campus and is not eligible for remote work. To receive full consideration, applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter with their application.

Key responsibilities include:

Division-level monitoring and reporting for Gift Commitments and associated Project Accounts Financial Specialist for Assessment, Technology & Communications & Student Development, Access & Support departments

Grant financial administration and Division liaison to Sponsored Programs Accounting Collaborates closely with campus partners including Controller’s Office, Budget and Facilities Provides financial training and ongoing support for finance positions within the Division The successful candidate will collaborate closely with University partners, including the Controller's Office, Budget Office, and Facilities Management. Experience managing multi-year budgets and working with diverse funding sources, such as gifts, grants, and capital project funds, is strongly preferred.

Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations The Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations team oversees the Division’s financial and workforce resources. Responsibilities include managing a $46 million operating budget, $17 million in annual revenue, and $8 million in gifts and discretionary funds across a variety of funding sources.

The team supports the Senior Vice President in developing the Division’s financial strategy, allocating resources to advance priorities, and planning for all revenue and funding streams. It also provides Division level workforce planning and talent development for more than 300 staff positions while partnering with divisional leaders to achieve strategic goals.

The Student Affairs Division’s strategic priorities of inclusion, community and belonging, well-being, and a unified organizational culture closely align with the university’s institutional priorities and strategic framework.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations

Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations

Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets

Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements

Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts

Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance

Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities

Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions

Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in related field5 years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

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