Senior Program Financial Analyst

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Finance Planning and Budgeting (FPB) encompasses the major central financial planning analytical and budgeting functions for the University of Washington including:

Finance & Budget Strategy

Institutional Analytics & Decision Support

Policy Planning & State Operations

University Business Services

The FPB Financial Reporting team reports to the University Controllers Office andis responsible forproviding UWsconsolidatedfinancial reporting and other enterprisecritical financial and accounting operations oversight for the University.TheSenior Financial ReportingAnalystisresponsible for supportingthetimelyandaccuratepreparation of the Universitywide financial statementsin accordance withthe Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) detailed supporting schedules and footnotes analysis of results and execution of complex specialized and judgmentintensive technical accounting projects. They provide support to campus customers on accounting topics and serve as one of the subject matter experts in the Financial Reporting group on accounting and reporting matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

Data Management and Analytics

Responsible for the Enterpriselevel monthlyquarterlyand annualfinancialtheposition willbe responsible forassistingthe team in theexecutionof regularperiodclosesto generate Workday financial reporting.

Lead monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting cyclesinWorkday ensuringtimelyandaccurateenterprise-wide results.

Prepare and review journal entries general ledger reconciliationseliminationactivity and supporting schedules for Universitywide GASBbased financial statements.

Contribute to the preparation of the UW Annual Financial Report and ACFR submissionsincludingfootnotes schedules and the Statement of Cash Flows.

Conduct complex technical accounting research and recommend theappropriate applicationof GASB state accounting policies and University standards.

Translate complex financial information into clear concise insights and executive-ready materials for senior leadership and governance bodies.

Performcomplex reconciliation processes including leading the quarterly General Ledger Reconciliation Process (GLARP)identifyingdiscrepancies and strengthening controls.

Campus Support

Serve as a subject matter expert for campus units on accounting treatments reporting implications and new or emerging GASB and state accounting requirements.

Provide analytical support adhoc reporting and rootcause analyses to campus partners andleadership.

Support fiscal yearend biennium close and other institutioncritical accounting cycles.

Advise campus units on the financial and compliance implications of accounting treatments andreportingchoices.

Accounting Fiscal Oversight and Special Projects

Identifyimprovement opportunities across financial accounting and reporting processes and lead or support implementation efforts.

Evaluate and update accounting policies reporting methodologies and data governance practices to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.

Contribute to highvisibility crossunit initiatives requiring advanced technicalexpertise project management and independent problemsolving.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accountingor related field and five years of experience in full scope accounting including use of data analysis tools

Demonstratedproficiencywith Microsoft Excel including the ability to design build document andmaintaincomplex workbooks in a user-friendlyintuitiveand logical manner

Demonstrated ability to analyzeinterpretand explain financial results and to formulate and implement process improvements.

A collaborative customer service attitude

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated experience in working on diverse groups and teams; create a culture of inclusion and equity throughout the team while supporting the overall culture of FPB

Desired:

Experience in public accounting

CPA license ordemonstratedprogress toward CPA designation

Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$96960.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$118476.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job DescriptionFinance Planning and Budgeting (FPB) encompasses the major central financial planning analytical and budgeting functions for the University of Washington including:Finance & Budget StrategyInstitutional Analytics & Decision SupportPolicy Planning & State OperationsUniversity Business ...