University of Arizona · 1 week ago
Finance Administrator
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$66K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Finance Administrator to join the finance team within the Office of Research & Partnerships. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive financial management and accounting services, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to support sound financial decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Monitor financial statements to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial information
Identify financial risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
Work with departments to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation
Foster collaboration across multiple financial functions to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency
Provide financial guidance and recommendations to enhance overall fiscal performance
Provide Budget to Actuals, Profit and Loss, Balance statements and cash flow reports to operational lead or unit director where appropriate
May prepare presentations on departmental budgets to stakeholders, offering insightful explanations of financial strategies and outcomes
Review departmental operating budgets for proper application of fund management principles
Create and analyze monthly reports used to monitor fund or operational activities
Prepare financial and other ad hoc analyses as needed
Identify, retrieve, and analyze financial information from various enterprise systems
Utilize advanced analytics to extract actionable insights from financial data, supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization
Provide data to support market trend analysis, pricing, resource allocation, cost optimization, etc
Complete financial forecasting, planning, and modeling of finances aligned with the university fiscal calendar
Prepare and analyze income and expense actuals against planned allocations for assigned funds or units
Advise and consult with divisions and departments in the development and implementation of complex annual multi-year budgets and reports
Serve as an expert budget resource to division and departmental leaders
Train staff on financial processes, analysis, enterprise systems nuances, and related activities
Serve on departmental committees and assist with special projects
Serve as Fiscal Officer for assigned accounts
Monitor transactions and their associated documentation to ensure compliance of internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures
As needed, oversee and perform financial transactions to make payments, collect revenue, initiate purchases, manage assets, and accurately book expenses
Authorize purchases and payments based on budget allocations
Oversee and review necessary coding and documentation for expenditures, deposits, and correcting entries
Oversee unit asset management and inventory in financial systems
Conduct audits of partner units where directed
Ensure proper records retention of financial documentation
Oversee all university-required month-end and fiscal-end responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Advanced knowledge, understanding, and analysis of financial data to identify trends
Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to various audiences
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
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