Senior Financial Analyst (Project Management)

Provides management, administration and/or analysis and evaluation of financial activities within Facilities Management.

Job Duties:

• Designs and oversees the preparation of reports requiring the consolidation of a large volume of highly complex accounting and financial data into formats suitable for presenting to the Associate Vice President and Senior Leadership in Facilities Management.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information from all components of the department, including Utilities, Projects, Maintenance, Landscape, and Administration accounts, and develops integrated revenue analysis ;expense analysis, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains financial and budget systems to ensure proper allocation of expenditures.
• Develops and monitors the annual budget for Facilities Management
• Monitors departmental activities in financial areas for accuracy and collaborates with specific teams to resolve the inaccuracies.
• Assists in long-range financial planning.
• Coordinates, compiles, and analyzes annual financial statements for the organization.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, costing forecasts, and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal financial reporting systems and procedures for the Facilities Management.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, AND:

• 36 months experience in financial/accounting position to include analysis, auditing and budgeting.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of BS Degree for a total of 84 months of experience.

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively.
• Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
• Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex annual financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Knowledge of a range of automated financial systems and applications software.
• Knowledge of the principles, processes, and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting as related to a public institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Speaking and listening. Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment

Departmental Preferences:

• Previous experience working with Facilities, Construction, or Utilities finance or accounting. 
• Experience working in PeopleSoft and AssetWorks. 
• Experience with PowerBI. 

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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