Senior Financial Analyst, Schaefer School of Engineering and Science (fixed-term)

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the Schaefer School Assistant Dean of Operations and Administration theSenior Financial Analystwill be responsible for collaboratively working with the faculty staff department chairs and associate deans to manage the day-to-day operations in support of the various cost centers (including research) in the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science.

This is a fixed-term position up to 35 hours per weekwith an anticipated end date of June 30 2027.This position will beat least three(3) days on current on campus days are MondaysWednesdaysandThursdays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations of SES and the SES Office of the Dean including but not limited to:

• Review and approval of various financial transactions in Workday
• Processing budget adjustment requests
• Review and approval of job requisitions in Workday
• Respond to inquiries and provide information to faculty staff and students on fiscal policies and procedures.
• Train new faculty and staff members on the usage of Workday and reading of financial information.
• Serve as the liaison with the Offices of Sponsored Research and Sponsored Accounting with faculty and Principal Investigators (PIs) for sponsored/grant financial matters.
• Process and analyze data for various financial spreadsheets and process/oversee the processing of financial/business forms.
• Gather information for reports and special projects and establish/maintain budget files and supporting schedules.
• Maintain a variety of financial and other departmental records documents and reports and regularly review for accuracy.

- Prepare and analyze monthly spending forecasts for the Schaefer School and related departments.

• Data mining of financial information to create prepare and review monthly financial reports for departmental (operating and gift) and faculty (start-up and research incentive) cost centers/funds showing budgeted vs. actuals within the fiscal year.
• Review and analyze department and faculty budgets summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
• Analyze and report on all SES payroll research default with departments on the processing of salary adjustments according to established guidelines from the Office of Research.
• Analyze and report on all Research Incentive Awards (RIA) accounts and the ACE/Bridging/Sprint seed research cost centers/funds in SES.

- Assist the Assistant Dean in the preparation of annual budget working proactively with academic departments and faculty.

- Primary user of Tableau software in the Schaefer School for use in budget forecast and problem-solving.

- Work on special projects as assigned within the Office of the Dean

Qualifications

• Required Education:Bachelors degree in a financial-related field.
• Preferred Education:Masters degree in a financial-related field.
• Required Experience:Minimum of 23 years of experiencewith financial systems spreadsheets accounting tools and general finance administration.
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience andexperience working in higher education

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proven leader with impeccable organizational skillsstrong analytic skillshealthy sense of urgency and a strong track record of multitasking and timely problem-solving.
• Clear verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work one-on-one withfaculty and staffeffectively.
• Strongfiscal responsibility in managing budgets within a resource-restricted environment.
• Ability to collaborate and interact with faculty students and staff in a collegial and professional manner.
• Demonstrated proficiency with intermediate- to advanced-level Microsoft software suite.

Department

School of Engineering and Science Operations

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act the hourly base range for this position is $35-$43 per hour. This range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education skills internal equity market data and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget qualifications and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation such as incentives stipends or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook available at:

Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement:

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