Description
FINANCIAL ANALYST – College of Architecture and Design
Regular Full-time, Market Range MR12 Exempt

The Financial Analyst provides analytical and accounting support for financial, budgeting, planning and reporting activities for the College of Architecture and Design. The primary responsibilities of this position include budget development and implementation, continuous monitoring of actuals versus budget, variance analysis, running financial scenarios and gauging their impacts on college operations, standard periodic (monthly) managerial reporting, and ad hoc analysis and reporting.  This position will report to the Budget Director and supports the managerial financial decision-making of the college. This position will work primarily with the new campus budget model (BAM) which will determine the future of the college resource management. This is an important role that has major implications on future funding, forecasting and resource management.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of finance and financial analysis concepts, strong analytical and communication skills, will be detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
General Description:
    •    Provide financial analysis and support across a variety of areas potentially including revenue and expense budgeting, forecasting and analysis, and other ad hoc analysis projects
    •    Develop and maintain complex Excel financial spreadsheets and charts
    •    Produce frequent financial and key performance indicator reports including variance analysis and trending reports
    •    Support the month-end financial closing process by analyzing data and identifying errors and inconsistencies
    •    Support the Finance Director with other duties and special projects as needed
 

Qualifications
Required Education, Skills & Experience:
    •    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics or closley related field. 
    •    3 to 5 years of professional finance or accounting experience to include 3 years experience involving financial analysis, budgeting, and modeling; experience with Microsoft Excel, databases, report writing software and ERP systems.
    •    Possess exceptional computer and analytical skills with the ability to translate raw data into information and knowledge through the use of reports and graphical displays.  Knowledge of data warehouse methodologies, data modeling, and analytics.
    •    Analytical, accurate, detail-oriented, and a self-starter able to meet deadlines and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
    •    Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must possess organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external management and college faculty and staff
    •    Ability to manage projects and facilitate successful and timely completion; must be self-motivated and able to self-direct the work
    •    Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential and absolutely required
    •    Must be adaptable and able to quickly learn new software programs 

Preferred Skills & Experience:
    •    Experience in Higher Education; experience working with SAP; experience with fund accounting and non-profit or governmental reporting.
About College of Architecture and Design
 
Design. Make. Transform. Founded in 1965 as the New School of Architecture, the College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, influences design around the world to improve society through innovative research, transformational design education and hands-on learning.  The college is comprised of more than 600 undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture and graphic design.  Students and faculty enrich quality of life in the region and world through a nationally recognized design/build program, key partnerships and award-winning facilities including the state-of-the-art Fab Lab.  Visit archdesign.utk.edu to learn more.

Application Process: The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. 
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required minimum qualification, a resume, and complete contact information for 3 professional references.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865)974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Architecture & Design-Administration
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 24, 2021, 1:48:06 PM