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Job Title:Financial Operations Senior Analyst

Department:CCC | Administrative Office

Senior Financial Analyst, under the direction of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Finance Manager implements day to day administration, analysis and annual budget completion of an assigned group of approximately 115 OSU funds totaling $16 million each fiscal year within the OSUCCC.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs monthly required financial reconciliations, account analysis and reviews on a wide variety of funds including Endowment, Development, Contract, Earnings (Conference), and General funds.

• Develops Business Plans for new Faculty recruits and large programs within the Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Prepares and presents monthly reports and provides financial statements to the OSUCCC Finance Manager, Senior Administrative Staff and Faculty

• Works cross-functionally with Faculty and Staff in 12 different University Colleges, The James, and all OSU ancillary services to provide support in financial management, budgeting, analytical financial statements, and other financial services.

• Completes monthly reconciliation of the general ledger and completes HR adjustments and transactions in the University systems as needed

• Works directly with Faculty for HR appointments and management of their staff and students on different University research funds and grants

• Processes, reviews, and approves all required financial functions including journals, transfers, deposits, payroll, procurement, and accounts payable

• Reviews OSUCCC Contracts, Letters of Offer, and MOUs to appropriately provide financial resources to Faculty and Staff

• Approves fund availability for financial transactions in compliance with university policies and procedures and the approved delegation of signature authority document.

• Monitors fund balances and alerts Finance Manager of potential deficits or problems

• Monitors accounting practices assuring compliance with auditing standards

• Provides and disseminates information on OSU and CCC departmental fiscal policies and procedures

• Develops tools and performs account variance analysis

• Completes budget to actual data on a monthly, quarterly, and annual bases for fund financial review and forecasting.

• Resolves problems with account details and status

• Assists with risk assessments and develops risk mitigation plans

• Performs internal controls assessments and provides recommendations for policies and procedures; works closely with purchasing to resolve any procurement issues with vendors or other departments

• Utilizes University system to manage information and maintain fiscal records

• Identifies and completes process improvement opportunities

• Assists in providing financial expertise for other staff and areas within the OSUCCC

• Participates in year-end account closing activities

• Hires and supervises the student(s) employees as directed by the Finance Manager

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in accounting or finance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, and 4 years of financial management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of general ledger is required; requires accounting, policy, and finance knowledge.

• Microsoft excel experience strong analytical skills, computer skills, and the ability to manage time efficiently to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines

• Should possess analytical and problem solving skills and demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative for process improvement

• Needs to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and exhibit strong communication skills with all levels of management within the organization, and with internal and external clients

• Requires successful completion of a background check. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen

Function: Finance

Sub Function: Financial Operations

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S3

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

Target hiring range for this position $64,300 - $84,55

Location:Ackerman Rd, 650 (0241)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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