Senior Financial Analyst

9874BR

Position Title :

Senior Financial Analyst

Organization :

GCCIS - Dean's Office

Job Responsibilities :

The Sr Financial Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the college's financial information. They deliver timely, accurate ad-hoc analysis to assist leadership with decision-making and will also oversee critical aspects of the college's transition from Oracle to Workday, ensuring that robust processes and procedures are thoroughly documented and implemented. Serving as a liaison to other RIT departments, this role fosters effective cross-departmental collaboration to support the college's operational and strategic goals.

Responsibilities :

Complete and evaluate complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, external grants, and overhead project accounts.

Work closely with stakeholders within the college and serve as liaison with Sponsored Research Services (SRS) and Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA).

Work with SPA representative to monitor grants and contracts. Attend project initiation meetings and monthly or quarterly meetings with Principal Investigators and SPA representative to review award status and provide financial guidance on complex external awards.

Provide regular analysis, reporting, and forecasting for all account types, ensuring accurate recording of transactions. Prepare complex compensation-related analyses, oversee summer salary process, ensure position salaries are accurately charged across different accounts.

Lead efforts to document, implement, and train staff on new Workday processes, ensuring alignment with university best practices. Reinforce understanding of financial policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Develop a deep understanding of the college's operations and foster strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the college and university.

Participate in professional development and training opportunities offered by the Controller's Division to maintain and enhance functional and technical expertise.

Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned.

FLSA Category : Exempt

Requisition Number : 9874BR

College / Division :

Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences

Required Application Documents :

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category :

Fulltime

Additional Details :

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and / or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level :

BS

How To Apply :

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at : . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Please ensure all of the required documentation is submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Wage Band () : 120A

Required Qualifications :

7 years of experience in general accounting / financial reporting required with preference given to applicants with experience in accounting / financial reporting in a higher education setting.

Skills :

Experience with an enterprise-wide financial applications software system.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail.

Strong financial planning and analysis skills, ability to demonstrate acumen in business.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and credibility across all levels of the college and university.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to work within ambiguity.

Ability to evaluate, prioritize, escalate, and problem-solve in high pressure situations.

Ability to provide process improvements, be a hands-on trainer, mentor, and team leader to various staff in the college.

Preferred Qualifications :

MBA or CPA

Experience in a higher education setting

Post award grant administration experience, knowledge of Federal OMB Uniform Guidance

Experience with Oracle or Workday

Department / College Description :

The College : The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. The college has over 140 full‐time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (), the Center for Human‐Aware Artificial Intelligence (), RIT’s Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability ().

Work Location :

Hybrid — Remote / On-campus

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Director of Operations of GCCIS, the Sr. Financial Analyst provides high-level financial and accounting oversight to ensure full compliance with university policies and procedures, while delivering exceptional service to college leadership, faculty, and staff.

Hourly / Salary Minimum :

60200

Hourly / Salary Maximum :

100800