University of Saint Joseph is hiring: Financial Analyst in West Hartford

Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the financial analyst position is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, systems and the financial reporting operations of the University of Saint Joseph.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Budgeting: Responsible for overseeing the preparation and implementation of the University’s short & long range strategic financial initiatives including, but not limited to the University’s annual operating budgets, multi-year budget models, new program pro forma, tuition development, and expense & revenue projections.

• Oversee position control data and overall position budgeting within the Jenzabar & ADP modules.
• Lead annual capital budgeting process, maintain the fixed asset ledger and ensure proper capital/expense reporting.
• Assist staff within the Business Office in areas such as Purchasing, Budgeting & General Ledger account creation and user access. Prepare ad hoc reporting presented to various constituents.
• Works collaboratively with the Business Office team on the month-end close process to ensure that the financial reports are completed efficiently and effectively and distributed in a timely manner to internal and external stakeholders.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance field.
• Higher education experience or not for profit experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed (e.g., mail merge, data base management). Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.