Intermediate Financial Analyst

Role Overview

The Financial Services Department provides financial expertise to the University’s community. As the Intermediate Financial Analyst, you will perform a broad range of duties including financial reporting, analysis and financial management.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial management of budgets, advising staff on accounting practices, interpreting and applying policies, and making recommendations on budget allocations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will foster strong working relationships with stakeholders, leverage your analytical skills to synthesize information, and deliver insights to optimize internal processes and improve decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in accounting, advanced standing in a recognized accounting program or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years’ related financial experience in accounting, modeling, analysis, and financial reporting, in a University or similar public sector environment
• Experience in capital project management and knowledge of construction industry
• Hands-on experience in preparing financial statements
• Skilled in maintaining complex financial models
• Proven ability to conduct financial research and present findings effectively
• Demonstrated success in introducing innovative solutions and processes to improve efficiencies in financial management
• Successful track record of providing support and consultation to various stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including expert knowledge of MS Excel and Financial Information System (FIS)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to organize and execute complex projects and manage conflicting priorities within established timelines
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team member in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, respect matters of a sensitive nature, and maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual salary increase

Tagged as: Data Analysis, Excel, Financial Modeling, Project Management