Finance Liaison Financial Analyst 3 (Hybrid Opportunity)
Company: College of Charleston
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Finance Liaison Financial Analyst 3 (Hybrid Opportunity) The
School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the center of a
world-class liberal arts education at Stanford University. H&S
encompasses 23 departments--from Art and Art History, English, and
History to Economics, Mathematics, and Biology--as well as 23
interdisciplinary programs. As the university's largest school,
H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate
education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major.
Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue
and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and
discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present,
and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S
engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Position Summary: The Financial Analyst is a member of the School
of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Finance Office, reporting to the
Associate Director of Finance. The finance team is responsible for
managing the annual accounting cycle of a $594 million consolidated
budget and for the development, implementation and management of
complex financial systems that support the School. The Financial
Analyst's responsibilities are focused on liaising with a portfolio
of departments and programs within the School of Humanities and
Sciences in order to complete the annual accounting and budget
cycle activities. The ideal candidate has a passion for customer
service, is proactive and a dependable self-starter with strong
interpersonal and communication skills. The position will provide
financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to H&S
departments, programs, administrators, and management. Projects and
responsibilities include consulting with departments and programs
to: create budget and graduate aid forecasts, promote best
practices for proactive financial management; help ensure
compliance with policies and procedures; and provide
recommendations for and the implementation of process improvements.
This position serves as a representative of the H&S Dean's
Office and as a subject matter expert for complex financial,
policy, procedural, and technical issues. This position manages a
wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced academic environment,
requiring a high level of professionalism, productivity, accuracy,
organization, multi-tasking, independence, sound judgment and
decision-making. To be successful in this position the candidate
must be comfortable leading, presenting, facilitating, and
participating in small to large group discussions. The candidate
must prefer the team environment. Success is measured by team
success. This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position. This
position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be
considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working
on-site and off-site), subject to operational need. If you believe
that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and
abilities, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and
cover letter expressing your interest in the position and your
preparation for the role. Thank you for considering employment
opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences. In this
role, you will: * Perform highly analytical, complex finance and
control functions; multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations
and related analysis; prepare or review and approve complex
transactions and higher-level dollar value transactions. *
Research, and synthesize data; interpolate results from large
amounts of data, identify trends in data, draw conclusions, develop
solutions, present and implement recommendations, and create follow
up analyses. * Develop complex budget and forecasting scenarios,
long-range planning and analyses for financial reporting and
presentations; design and run adhoc reports. * Identify and resolve
unique issues with substantial significance; recognize exceptions
and conduct in-depth analysis using advanced technical knowledge
and experience. Recommend and develop solutions that may require
policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain
broader organizational and university perspective in decision
making. * Review, design, and implement appropriate internal
control programs, research new regulations, and implement approved
changes. Manage compliance program for area of responsibility,
interpret internal policy and external regulations, and create
and/or review complex compliance reports. * Lead and execute unit
or cross functional projects and teams, make decisions regarding
projects and programs affecting operational effectiveness,
policies, or processes. * Engage in continuous critical analysis of
existing systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve
greater efficiencies and improve internal controls. Define
requirements, develop, and implement complex test cases, perform
testing and analyze results. * Lead and support unit and
organization strategy and change management initiatives. * Provide
training on new financial systems. Represent organization to client
group(s) and external partners; serve as subject matter expert on
matters that involve complex technical, financial, or subject
matter expertise. * Assess client and business needs and formulate
recommendations to determine the approach to managing and
completing processes. * May supervise, train, coach, and review the
work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through
applying individual expertise. Note: 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. 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, preferred requirements include:
* Demonstrated experience with fund accounting principles. *
Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence and the ability to
design ad hoc queries or dashboards for broad use. * Demonstrated
ability to appreciate and thrive in a team environment. *
Enthusiasm and ability to present finance related topics to
audiences in person and on-line. * Demonstrated ability to
conceptualize, and define financial requirements, for financial
related systems. Working Conditions: * Routine extended working
hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across
university. The expected pay range for this position is $107,000 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. 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 audit a course.
Join a 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 Other duties may also be assigned, not all
unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting. A full
job description will be shared during the interview process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will
provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability
who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of
his or her job. 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
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