Compliance Analyst- Management Accounting & Analysis (MAA)

Finance Planning and Budgeting (FPB) has an outstanding opportunity for a Compliance Analyst to join Management Accounting & Analysis (MAA) team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Compliance Analyst Lead of Management Accounting & Analysis (MAA). The Compliance Analyst supports the Recharge and Service Centers and provides institutional compliance oversight technical expertise and campus training in support of the University of Washingtons service and recharge center operations. This role serves as the central administrative point-of-contact for rate development fiscal analysis policy interpretation and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with Federal State and University regulations including the OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).

Additionally the role provides consulting training and outreach to campus stakeholders and actively participates in cross-departmental teams and audit response efforts. Through continuous process improvement data analysis and proactive policy development this position helps advance institutional transparency financial integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Development (40%)

• Policy and Procedure Development (30%)

• Program Development and Administration (20%)

• Data/Information Acquisition (10% )

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 3 years of experience in financial reconciliation compliance review or related financial operations to include 1-2 years of creating or developing training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may substitute for degree

• Proficiency with: Microsoft Excel (including working with large datasets pivot tables formulas) Microsoft Word PowerPoint Outlook Workday or other ERP Financial system and SharePoint

• Data extraction and analysis from financial or enterprise systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience developing and delivering training developing job aids and presenting to groups

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and work independently with accuracy and sound judgment

• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups stakeholders and teams; collaborative inclusive and service-oriented style and the ability to foster a culture of excellence accountability and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing compliance guidance outreach and/or training

• Knowledge and understanding of concepts and regulations relating to F&A cost recovery

• Website and form tools (e.g. Drupal Microsoft Forms)

• Management/cost accounting experience

• Knowledge of the OMB Uniform Guidance Policy specifically 2 CFR 200 and other federal regulations.

• Knowledge of/experience working with LEAN process improvement techniques

• Experience using relational database software and query development

• Experience with financial operations within Higher Education

About the Team

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

• Financial Stewardship & Operations

• Institutional Analytics & Decision Support

• Budget Policy & Strategy

• University Business Service

• Real Estate