Job Posting Title:

Senior Financial Analyst

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions  

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

This position is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, budget administration, and forecasting to support programmatic and business operations for University Housing and Dining (UHD). Perform various activities as part of the monthly and year-end close-outs. Reviews and audits contract compliance and conducts financial presentations to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Reviews accounts and fund groups for the propriety of entries and approval of such vouchers. Assist in the integration of all UHD financial systems to Workday ERP system. Utilize COGNOS and/or Tableau analytics to create and modify reports and dashboards. Develops and prepares reports, monthly closing entries, financial analysis, and develop financial models to analyze debt issuances, calculate debt service requirements, debt ratios, etc.

Assist in preparing data for feasibility and benchmark studies as needed. Assist in responding to outside consultant's requests for information. Prepare presentations as needed. Performs impact analysis and maintain complex databases to conduct comprehensive financial and technical analysis. Utilize Business Intelligence systems to support and monitor performance and financial benchmarks.

Assist in identifying opportunities for expense management. Research and ensure accuracy of expenses. Calculate and forecast for changes in costs due to reformulation or products and service changes. Assist in reviewing costs and performing cost benefit analysis related to capital expenditure projects. Review of and report on food service operations menu engineering analysis. Maintain procurement, inventory analysis and other supply chain data.

Help facilitate the annual budget development process. Close the feedback loop between actuals and forecasts by performing periodic analysis of actual spend versus forecast and recommend improvements.

Assist in review of current UHD business processes and develop business requirements to ensure optimal efficiency, cost savings and customer focus. Collaborate with the UHD Infosys/Analytics team regarding requirements for execution and development of analytics capability across aligned functional areas. Assist in developing financial services Standard Operating Procedures and Financial Education and Training materials for UHD stakeholders. Provides back up support for the Accounting, Payroll, and HR team and performs other UHD Accounting/Payroll related functions. Other related functions as assigned.

Assist in conducting monthly, quarterly, and multi-year forecasts. Conduct forecasting, trending, and what-if analysis. Assist in working with management teams to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Financial Report dashboard.

Assist in identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement. Help assess and support internal control processes of retail operations and cash management. Ensure reconciliation/collection of all billed revenue. Develop accounts receivable aging schedules and recommend modification of outstanding accounts receivables. Research and ensure accuracy of revenue recognition.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

At least 6 years progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting with experience in planning, forecasting, cost and financial analysis.

Use of personal computer and other standard office machines.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in accounting or finance.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

One or more years’ experience in an accounting and/or finance role in a college or university setting.

Experience working in an accounting and/or finance role at the University of Texas at Austin.

Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical and systems process analysis skills.

Results oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Salary Range

$69,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation 

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Hours and days may vary due to business needs.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.