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Financial Analyst, DAR

Employer
The George Washington University
Location
Washington, DC

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

DAR is responsible for leading the university’s alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients and other friends. Our goal is to advance GWUs mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care.

DAR is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the DAR Finance team. The DAR Finance team provides financial oversight to the division, guidance on financial strategies and supports the division in maintaining financial compliance. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Director, the Financial Analyst will also provide backup support for the senior financial analyst in DAR and the financial analyst supporting DAR and the Provost Operations.

This position performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties to support financial management operations within a school or division. This position works closely with the department’s Assistant Finance Director and collaboratively with assigned departments. Business responsibilities typically include collaborating with finance staff in preparation of budget, forecasts, detailed account analysis and tracking of trends. This position runs financials from the enterprise system and provides monthly reports to FD and departments, including explanation of variances. Additional responsibilities include analyzing financial data to identify trends, mitigating potential risks, and researching industry best practices (e.g. financial benchmarks, policies, statutory codes, etc.) for a variety of administrative and fiscal requirements. This position identifies gaps in business processes and procedures, and supports the FD in developing internal financial and budget management policies, processes, and procedures to enhance information flow, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with university financial policies throughout the division. This role develops tracking and monitoring tools to ensure progress in achieving strategic and department work plan goals, and reviews key performance indicators division-wide, such as invoice aging, budget utilization, and transaction cycle times.

Responsibilities include:

•Responsible for financial analysis, trending and forecasting for several organizations within DAR including preparing budget reports, analyzing monthly expense activity, meeting with budget managers to discuss the annual budget, 5-year plan and other areas of strategic financial planning. The monthly budget reporting process includes data collected from the general ledger and revenue and expense analysis, identifying potential areas for efficiencies and cost containment.

•Assists the Managing Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, Senior Financial Analyst and DAR & Provost Financial Analyst in the development of the annual budget for the division by preparing multi-year budget projections and resource allocation recommendations; reviews and analyzes expense and income data monthly for year-end forecasts for several budget organizations and recommends corrective action during the year if needed. Prepares Unit budget reports for several areas, ad-hoc reports, and other requests for financial information.

•Prepares and conducts training sessions for directors, and managers and support staff concerning financial policies and procedures and use of university systems.

•Responsible for daily financial transactions of the Division including procurement, invoice payments, reimbursements, and timekeeping. Provides guidance to employees throughout the division performing these tasks. Serves as the primary timekeeper and is responsible for training two other members of the finance team to serve as a backup timekeeper. Responsible for the primary management of the division’s timekeeping records and paid leave administration. Ensuring accurate timesheet submission and meeting Payroll deadlines.

•Serves as primary division contact for P-Card compliance and expense reporting, providing assistance to units across the division to ensure all expense reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with Divisional and University policies.

•Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning additional responsibilities that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education.

Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Oracle Financials, Banner, and Kronos in a higher education environment.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.

Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience How is pay for new employees determined at GW? II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Development & Alumni Relations Family Finance and Business Sub-Family Division/School Financial Management Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 1 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours Position Designation: Essential: Employees who perform functions that have been deemed essential to maintaining business or academic operations. Employees are generally expected to work from home during an event and may be asked to physically report to work. Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S007892 Job Open Date: 01/10/2019 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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    Organization

    GWU pic1George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

    The George Washington University is a dynamic institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C. As the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital, GW is able to draw upon a rich array of resources to enhance its educational endeavors and generate creative energy. Through its diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the university contributes talent and knowledge to improve the DC area and the world.

    Located four blocks from the White House, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The university offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs.

    The George Washington University dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. We value a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas. A diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, D.C, and more than 130 countries enroll at GW each year. 

    To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the university provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, GW offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in D.C., the nation, and abroad. The university acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.

    GWU profile pic2What Makes GW a Great Place to Work

    Working at GW is an experience that allows each individual an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Our community includes individuals of diverse and unique backgrounds whose individual contributions build the momentum to make GW a great university and indeed, a great place to work. As a top employer, we want to do all we can to attract the best people who connect to our mission of excellent teaching, research, and community engagement. Those who are here are “Proud to be GW.”

    GW is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance as well as retirement and tuition programs. Free wellness programs include exercise classes, walking clubs, smoking cessation benefits, free flu vaccinations, GW’s Healthy Pregnancy Program, a faculty and staff summer softball league, and much more.

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