Job Summary:
Performs a broad range of financial planning and analysis for assigned entities. Monitors results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets to determine trends and explain financial results.

Job Responsibilities:
-Perform grant-related pre- and post-award functions, including revenue and expense analysis, financial accounting functions, reporting, and reconciliations.
-Assists departmental leaders with preparation and review of annual operating budget and instructs new managers on use of budget system.
-Reviews budget submissions for accuracy and reasonableness in accordance with budgetary assumptions and participates in budget planning meetings.
-Reviews of actual-to-budget financial comparison results on a monthly basis in effort to identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement in subsequent budget cycles.
-Prepare and interpret complex financial analyses and reports used by System management.
-Accurately compile and synthesize financial information for purposes of financial statement review as well as maintenance of accurate financial reports and deliverables.
-Prepare monthly reconciliations for general ledger accounts based on established deadlines.
-Resolving all discrepancies with appropriate personnel.
-Prepare and post journal entries based on established deadlines.
-Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
-Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Five (5) - seven (7) years of related experience in financial systems.
-Ability to develop and utilize PC based spreadsheets.
-Ability to communicate effectively as an integral part of a team.
-Ability to effectively review financial information, such as variance and actual-to-budget analyses.
-Ability to effectively make recommendations to leadership.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Experience with budget preparation and analysis. 

Required Education:
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
 -N/A

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-CPA