Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for supporting the financial operations unit of the University's central finance office. This position will perform professional accounting work of a complex nature including but not limited to ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting transactions of a fiscal nature; executing University, State and Federal policies, procedures, and restrictions; and ensuring General Ledger integrity through detailed and complex financial analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for monitoring records of past and present operations and may serve as a lead on special projects. The incumbent will be required to operate independently with a varying level of complexity and may be asked to provide additional support throughout the Finance organization. This role reports to the Manager of General Accounting on the Financial Reporting and Operations team. Hybrid or fully in-person options are available, with the requirement of at least 2 days in-the-office per week.
Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis of financial transactions, ensuring adherence with Federal, State, and University standards and regulations and documents associated business processes.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations on accounting related activities for the Financial Reporting and Operations group.

• Supports the creation, review, and documentation of financial accounting and operations policies and procedures.
• Assists in identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the finance function, implementing best practices.
• Assists with carrying out the month-end closing processes.

• Monitors and responds to inquiries, carrying out the required research to ensure accurate guidance is provided.
• Aids in coordination of accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions, including reconciliations and compliance related control measures when appropriate.
• Cross trains with the General and State accounting team.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Five years of accounting or related financial experience
• Experience in the higher education sector or non-profit organizations preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory compliance.
• Preferred: CPA licensure

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Efficient in troubleshooting accounting issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting insights and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Able to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory Capability to develop and interpret advanced report requirements.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $90K - $110k per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires before employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter, at
How to Apply:
Applications not containing all required documents will not receive full consideration; please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.
Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA , and search for R0065253 .
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and a cover letter.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in finance related field Experience: Five years of experience. Licensure: CMA, CFA, CTP, or CPA is typically possessed or acquired while in the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
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