Senior Financial Analyst | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Develop meaningful, easy to understand reporting for the 18 OSRF core facilities. Complete quarterly financial analysis and monthly forecasts/projections for the cores. Develop unique metrics for each core to help manage financials. Lead quarterly meetings with core facilities, reporting on actual results versus budget and prior year. Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial results by identifying and processing journal entries, cost corrections and payroll transfers, when necessary. Work to streamline and automate reporting. Collaborate with internal departments and external clients to ensure timely collections and payments. Monitor the AR Aging and work with the Financial Manager, Financial Administration Analyst, and the Sr. Business Support Assistant to ensure payments are processed. Partner with the DFA and the Financial Manager to complete monthly forecasts and the annual operating budget. Lead the annual rate analysis exercise, working with the core directors, the DFA, Financial Manager and Financial Services to ensure rates are accurate and cores are compliant with NIH rules and regulations. Partner with the core facilities during the implementation of a new core management system. Embrace the E4 Leadership Principles (Engage, Evolve, Excel, Equality) and continually strive for process improvement; engage in E4L events throughout the ARC and OSRF. Assist with the preparation of various presentations, collecting and analyzing applicable data, summarizing and formatting for presentation to Executive Leadership. This position requires to be on campus a minimum of 3 days a week. Analyzes and prepares budgets, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses. Prepares monthly reports, conducts and correct errors in accounts using existing procedures that are in place, and provides advice on the financial impact of human resources and academic affairs decisions. May work with other administrators on the procurement process, allocates expenditures for authorization, and advises in communications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction and direction of others. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred. Experience working in an academic environment or biomedical field strongly preferred. Preferred Competencies Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel. Knowledge of Oracle strongly preferred. Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards in PowerBI or Tableau strongly preferred. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to summarize detailed issues in a concise and structured manner strongly preferred. Ability to comprehend and interpret various financial concepts and principles strongly preferred. Ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience strongly preferred. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and solve problems in complex situations strongly preferred. Ability to respond to e-mails from customers in a timely manner. Excellent customer/staff interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and with a team. Working Conditions Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to use standard office equipment. Ability to work in an office environment. May require substantial walking between facilities and cores. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.