Financial Operations Analyst

Virginia Tech

Job Location:

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 60000 - 66000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Division of Information Technology (IT)at Virginia Tech provides computer and technology support and services to Virginia Tech students faculty staff alumni and visitors with a focus on enhanced support for teaching and learning; participation and support for research activities; outreach community partnerships and advanced networking and communications; and access security and maintenance of information systems that allow the university to accomplish its missions.

The Division ofITat Virginia Tech consists ofsixprimary units: Advanced Research Computing; Governance Planning and Strategy; User Experience and Engagement; Network Infrastructure and Services; Security and Identity; and Enterprise Solutions and Enabling Technologies. These units are funded through a combination of resources including Educational and General (E&G) auxiliary enterprises sponsored programsfoundationfundsand service centers.

The DivisionofIT business and finance team consists of three areas to support the complex needs of the division: Revenue & RecoveryPurchasing& Payment and Business Operations.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations the Financial Operations Analyst for the Division of IT at Virginia Tech playsan importantrolein supporting the financial strategic and operational initiatives of the division. This positionis responsible formonitoringbudgets preparing financial reports performing detailed financial analysesfacilitatingbusiness reviews supporting long-term planning and promoting operational excellence acrossdivisionbusiness the guidance of the Director of Business Operations theFinancial Operations Analysthelpsto provide insights and recommendationsto Division leadershipthat drive informed decision-making and ensure efficient use of resources.

Key responsibilities include:
Performing accounting and administrative duties for the division such assubmittingjournal entries and budget transfersmonitoring costs and budgets forecasting trend analysisreportingandmaintainingcompliance with university state and federal guidelinesregardingfinancial and administrativematters.

Assisting Finance and Business Operations leadershipon the development of short and long-term business plans and financial models to inform strategic decision making.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or a related fieldORan equivalent level of training and experiencethat equates to aBachelorsdegree.
Proficiency in querying and analyzing complex data sets to inform strategic decisions.
Experience in financial analysis financial reporting and process analysis.
Working knowledge ofgenerally acceptedaccounting principles.
Intermediate level skills with current Microsoft Office software particularly Excel.
Experience performing fund reconciliations and preparing financial and budgetary reports.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate business management and support services.
Strong verbal and written communications abilities for effective collaboration and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with VT systems (Banner FINTRACS MicroStrategyHokieMartEmburse Banner Time Entry ERS SUMMIT).
Proficiency in data analytical tools and financial software systems relevant to business operations and financial planning.
Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite business intelligence tools Banner and project management software.
Working knowledge of the Universitys policies and procedures.

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$60000 - $66000

Hours per week

Review Date

5/11/26

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The successful candidate willbe requiredto have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact IT Human Resourcesat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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Job DescriptionThe Division of Information Technology (IT)at Virginia Tech provides computer and technology support and services to Virginia Tech students faculty staff alumni and visitors with a focus on enhanced support for teaching and learning; participation and support for research activities; ...