Financial Analyst- Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

Location: City of Rochester

Posting Highlights Reporting to the Director of Operations of GCCIS, the Financial Analyst provides high-level financial and accounting support to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures while delivering exceptional service to college leadership, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Provide accounting, budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting to a variety of stakeholders.

Reconcile and monitor a wide range of accounts, including external and internal awards, faculty start-up packages, operating budgets, gift accounts, and overhead accounts.

Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty on budget-related matters, providing financial guidance and support to advance their research objectives.

Collaborate with Principal Investigators and department staff to ensure accurate and timely post-award financial management for a portfolio of externally sponsored grants and contracts, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding financial issues.

Prepare journal entries and process invoice payments, purchase orders, and travel expense reimbursements.

Process procurement card transactions, payroll transactions, and student account adjustments.

Provide guidance and high-quality customer service to faculty and staff on financial processes and Workday.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with post-award grant administration.

Experience with an enterprise-wide financial management system;
Workday experience is preferred.

MBA ,CPA, or equivalent advanced financial credential preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Familiarity with RIT policies, procedures, and financial systems is highly desirable.

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

Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 3 - A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff.

FLSA Category Exempt Work  Location Hybrid Compensation  $65,900-$80,000 annually

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