Senior Financial Analyst

Posting Number S05720P Position Title Senior Financial Analyst UTSystem Title Senior Financial Analyst-Budget Department Business Services Operations Location Arlington Job Family Finance/Accounting Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p

• Remote work options possible upon leadership approval and requires employee to live in the Texas region, have access to a computer, internet, and the ability to work independently.

• Travel for professional development/conferences as needed.

• Extended hours may be required during peak processing of projects and the annual budget preparation.

Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $85,000. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Assist in the budget process by analyzing financial information and preparing forecasts required to produce an annual operating budget. This position also will be responsible for the application of advanced budget analysis techniques, data evaluation and modeling, and development of executive level reports to support annual operating budget, strategic, and operational planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to other analysts and senior leadership on various budget and finance related activities.

• Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting.

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders regarding their budgets and answer university-wide overall budget questions.

• Proactively analyze complex variable revenue and expenditure data from multiple sources.

• Participate in the creation and assist with development of the annual operating budget.

• Provide guidance and support to all departmental personnel during annual budget preparation.

• Assist in developing and implementing innovative procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of budget processes and systems, identify university-wide performance improvement opportunities, and continually update and suggest enhancements to policies, procedures, and processes.

• Interpret financial transactions and events for budget administrators and other users making business decisions.

• Monitor and research budget exceptions, communicate exceptions to university departments, and assist with resolving departmental budget exceptions.

• Build reporting for internal and external constituents.

• Utilize PeopleSoft (UT Share), Oracle EPM, MARS, and other tools to develop financial reports for forecasting, trending, and result-focused analytics.

• Perform cost and financial analysis using data reported and interpret data to assess past financial performance and to project financial outcomes for departments.

• Assist with the preparation of the Legislative Appropriation Request and other required reports at the state-level as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with eight (8) years of experience or 12 years of equivalent combination of experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with a major in finance or accounting.

• Experience in university finance, accounting, or budgeting.

• Experience with fund accounting in university finance or accounting.

• Experience in PeopleSoft Finance and Oracle Enterprise Management (EPM).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent accounting research skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with various groups of people

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to take charge of a project and complete with minimal supervision

Other Requirements

Specific job requirements or physical location of position allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215.

Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants