This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13213310
r
rSenior Finance Analyst- Projects
r
r
Department:
Institutional Finance: Accounting & Financial Reporting
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Position Title:
Senior Finance Analyst- Projects
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for leading financial projects
to improve operational efficiency and enhance fiscal yield through
data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions. This includes
detailed analysis, process evaluation, Workday system set-up,
integration evaluations, transaction audits, plan developments for
improved policies and procedures, and reporting results to management.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Finance
Analyst leads Accounting and Financial Reporting project functions
within Institutional Finance. The ideal candidate is detail oriented,
skilled at process and system evaluations, understands SOX financial
control environment standards, can perform financial analysis, and be
highly collaborative with the ability to build and maintain
relationships across the organization.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with professionals across the KUMC campuses, KUMC
Research Institute (RINST) University of Kansas Health System
(UKHS), Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), KU-Lawrence (KUL), KU
Endowment Association (KUEA), University of Kansas Physicians (UKP)
and other organizations to advance KUMC objectives and initiatives.
Develop and build relationships with department personnel for
increased efficiency in reporting of financial data and existing
operations.
Lead special and complex projects and analysis.
Shows eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the field operations to
better understand and communicate financial results, reports and
data.
Monitor, troubleshoot and document KUMC\'s integrations with the
Workday financial and accounting system, SMART and the billing
engine.
Evaluate that appropriate SOX Controls are in place to establish
transparency, accuracy and integrity of the accounting and financial
reporting processes.
Design, prepare and present financial training sessions for new and
existing department administrators.
Accompany and/or represent Assistant Controller in meetings with
departments.
Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes to improve
effectiveness.
Conduct analysis to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment
within a project.
Create business processes, systems, and workflows to be efficient
and effective.
Collaborate with various departments and professionals on
institutional wide initiatives.
Drive projects forward, provide structure and resources to leaders
across KUMC.
Partner with team to develop and/or enhances policies, procedures,
and processes.
Partner with process owners to re-evaluate enhancement of business
processes, systems, and workflows to be efficient and effective.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that
are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of
the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all
possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.
Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year
basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any
required work experience.
Work Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Minimum three (3) years in project management and leading
cross-functional teams.
Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and project planning.
Experience with ERP Financial Systems.
Experience building custom models and reports.
In-depth expertise in GAAP and financial analysis
Experience and understanding of SOX control standards
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master\'s degree in a related field.
Certifications/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Work Experience:
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
Public Accounting experience.
Experience with large, complex organizational settings.
Experience with Workday Financial.
Skills
Ability to be highly self-directed and detail oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a
focus on detail and follow through.
\
