In support of the university’s core mission of teaching, learning and research, the financial analyst, is part of the business operations team and is responsible to advise and support a variety of stakeholders on tax, financial reporting, and payment matters to ensure that institutional systems and processes meet regulatory, internal control, and policy requirements. Acting in a consultative fashion as a subject matter expert, this role coordinates, promotes and monitors institutional-level accountabilities under the direction of Business Operations and university administration.
Nature of Work
Reporting to the Senior Tax Specialist, the financial analyst is a member of a team of professionals that provides business operations and financial advisory services to stakeholders across campus. The financial analyst ensures the university adheres to all applicable rules, regulations, university policies, and procedures.
This position analyzes and advises on operational processes to ensure they meet compliance and reporting requirements.
The incumbent will apply strong research skills to translate regulatory requirements to processing units. This position is expected to use their expert knowledge in the areas of accounting and tax to transfer knowledge of applicable regulations to key partners and the campus community. This role will require collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, the ability to balance interests and to foster relationships will be a key component.
This position will also support the accounts receivable management process in collaboration with the research accounting team. In addition, the position will undertake other responsibilities that support the team’s compliance and reporting requirements.
This position has a high-volume workload, often with competing demands, that must be effectively prioritized. Activities may inclu