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Job Description FINANCIAL ANL 3 Working Title Analyst
Job Code 007709 Grade 22
Department Name CNAS Dean's Office - D01040 Department Head Kathryn Uhrich
Supervisor Yung Phung Effective Date 10/10/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

Department Custom Scope
The position provides administrative and financial support in compliance with federal, state, and campus guidelines for CNAS Dean's Office and departments. The position provides financial support for ledger reconciliation, complex ad-hoc analysis and reporting, payroll reviews and audit, staffing management, and preparation of financial statements and related financial transactions.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Gathers information, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial and/or resource plans, including annual resource allocation approaches, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, sources and uses, etc. Examples include generating, modifying, and conceiving of new financial or other resource reports, or analyzing and forecasting staff/faculty salary budgets, contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, or user fees.
  • Independently provides administrative & financial support to the CNAS Dean's Office & departments.
35
Applies professional concepts to perform moderate to complex analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations.
  • Independently reviews, reconciles & makes recommendations regarding allocations for all funds/resources & ensures all transactions comply with campus, Federal & State guidelines. Utilizes expert analytical skills to vet results, improves methodologies used and makes recommendations regarding alternate approaches.
15
Provides analytical support for complex budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
  • Independently analyzes complex budget & financial data from multiple sources, provides data for management review, and makes recommendations based on findings and manages on-going college analysis projects.
10
Provides department support in the areas of business process analysis and design, system or procedure testing and implementation, documentation, security, workflow, and customer feedback.
5
Coordinates and implements department budget allocations, conceives of and maintains department chart of accounts or other data management tools, and related business processes.
5
Performs complex financial or resource research and studies for a variety of internal department constituents.
5
Prepares reviews and/or approves financial transactions.
  • Financial support for ledger reconciliation, balancing staffing, Payroll, preparation of financial statements and related transactions such as PCTs, NCTs, FCTs, BEAs, FAU change, and others as needed.
5
May train staff and where appropriate, creates an effective team environment.
  • Provide departments with training and information on University & external agencies regulations and requirements.
5
Independently gathers information as needed to perform analysis.
5
Documents procedures for financial activities.
5
Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
  • Advise faculty & Staff regarding campus policy & procedures.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. Required
Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. Required
Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills. Required
Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Required
Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Required
Ability to function as a member of a team. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Dust : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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