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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

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The Dean’s Office Finance team is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and oversight of financial operations within SDSS. In the current fiscal year (2023-2024), SDSS operates on a consolidated budget of approximately $165M. It is a basis on which SDSS is expected to grow exponentially over the coming decade as it moves toward fulfilling its long-range plan and mission.

This Financial Analyst role is ideal for a self-motivated, seasoned finance professional looking to expand their organizational impact. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to solve problems and perform analytical tasks. They must possess, or demonstrate the ability to quickly acquire, in-depth knowledge of university policies, systems, and practices necessary to perform their job duties as well as to serve as a resource to the school community. They must be a proactive problem-solver and continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, propose recommendations, and implement solutions. It is critical that the successful candidate is an effective communicator, able to organize and communicate complex financial information using an appropriate combination of spreadsheets, graphs, and narratives. They must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships within the school community as well as the broader university.  

Your Responsibilities will include:  

Design and perform highly complex financial analyses; Gather and synthesize data; identify trends, draw conclusions, develop solutions, present and implement recommendations, conduct impact assessment. Develop complex budget and forecasting scenarios, long-range planning, and analyses for financial reporting and presentations, leveraging advanced technical knowledge and experience. Identify and resolve exceptional issues with substantial significance; maintain broader organizational and university perspective in problem resolution. Recommend, design, and implement enduring solutions that may entail policy updates and process re-engineering. Manage compliance program for areas of responsibility, interpret internal policy and external regulations, and create and/or review complex compliance reports. Lead or participate in compliance projects. Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve greater efficiencies and improve internal controls. Design and produce routine and ad hoc reports. Review and approve complex financial transactions. Support organizational strategic priorities, lead and support change management initiatives.   Manage complex business processes, policies, and systems. Assess client and business needs and formulate recommendations to determine the approach to managing and completing processes. Provide training and ad hoc support to client groups. Represent organization to external partners. 

To be successful in this position, you will need: 

Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management. Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

Advanced knowledge of Tidemark budget system. Experience partnering successfully with decentralized administrative staff. Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information. Demonstrated success in performing meticulous, high quality, and compliant work. Ability to interpret complex research and fiscal policies, assimilate information from a wide range of resources and act like a mentor and resource to others. 

The expected pay range for this position is $111,000 to $143,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4453 Employee Status: Regular Grade: J Requisition ID: 103624 Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible