Our Opportunity:
The Senior Financial Analyst will provide support to Purdue University Global. Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online.
Job Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible to design and prepare financial analyses and modeling related to academic or business strategic initiatives, proposals, and other ad hoc data requests. The Senior Financial Analyst assembles, analyzes, summarizes, and forecasts financial, economic and other data and oversees and reports on unique funding plans for programmatic initiatives. This role determines strategies for managing resources to capitalize on funding opportunities, advance priority initiatives, and identify operational efficiencies and presents findings and analyses in formats appropriate for senior and executive management. The Senior Financial Analyst participates on project teams and committees to bring financial and data analysis leadership and perspective to the team and may mentor other staff to increase their skills.
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as the liaison between the accounting and finance functions that support Purdue University Global and various departments and schools within the university. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Finance and includes a virtual work location.
What to expect in this role:
- Day-to-day financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas:
- Under general supervision, is responsible for financial analyses, forecasting, and budgetary processes.
- Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.
- Routine communication with Supervisors relating to financial close, issues, and deliverables.
- Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for assigned functional areas.
- Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations.
- Complete and submit PG Consolidation & Reporting Deliverables.
- Responsible for the preparation and analysis of the periodic management reporting of financial results for assigned functional areas.
- Prepare journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities.
- Provides decision support across all business units.
What to expect in this role additional:
- Inquiries and Reporting:
- Prepare all Financial Reporting requirements package
- Perform account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting schedules as needed
- Provide financial and operation advise - both routine as well as ad-hoc - to Senior Management
- Prepare all Financial Reporting requirements package
- Provides decision support across all business units
- Responds to financial inquiries and requests such as, but not limited to, audited financials, approved budgets, ad hoc or special reports, or forecasts.
- Prepares and processes month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes by collecting data, analyzing, and investigating variances, and summarizing data and trends.
- Prepares and analyzes periodic management reporting of financial results for assigned functional areas (support center P&Ls).
- Special Projects:
- Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance
- Cross train as back-ups for other staff in the case of emergencies
- Increases productivity by automating applications, eliminating duplications, and coordinating information requirements
- Other duties as assigned to accomplish the objectives of the finance department.
Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
- 4-5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis or other relevant experience
Preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience working with non-profit or higher education, especially in online education
- Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
- Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets
- Advanced knowledge of financial, data management, and reporting systems
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements
What we're looking for:
- Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team
- Must be able to perform all of the relevant duties of the position with only general supervision and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.
- Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Powerpoint as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat, Hangout and shared drives.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle or related financial systems is helpful, but not required.
- Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure, changing environment. Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
- Advanced professional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and executive management
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and Schools.
Additional Information:
- Target salary is $86,000. Learn more about our benefits here.
- Please note that this is a remote position.
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check is required for employment in this position.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Purdue Global is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a diverse pool of applicants and celebrate a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, striving to ensure a fair and equitable process. All are encouraged to apply.
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