Financial Analyst 3

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Works directly with the office of Budget and Operations of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE), Dean's office. Participates in the preparation of the annual budget and the allocation of operating funds within the college. Serves as the liaison for assigned centers, departments, and institute within the College.

• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and forecast. Enters data in the financial system.
• Coordinates and provides support to chairs, directors, faculty members and staff on all post award fiscal and administrative functions related to Contracts and Grants for the departments within the College.
• Serves as liaison to the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) to provide guidance and assistance related to grants administration to all CASE departments. Works with principal investigators and grant support staff on the fiscal and administrative oversight of accounts associated with ORED sponsored research projects and FIU Foundation donor research-related projects.
• Coordinates with ORED to ensure that CASE Cost Share commitments are properly established. Monitors CASE Cost Share commitments to ensure they are being accurately met and confirm the proper use of Educational & General funds (E&G) committed to cost sharing.
• Monitors the Time and Effort Certification process within the College. Works with CASE departmental Effort Coordinators to ensure timeliness and accuracy in the Time an Effort Certification and Reporting Technology process (ECRT). Provides guidance and support to principal investigators, effort coordinators and support staff to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. May serve as the Effort Coordinator for the Office of the Dean and/or for other departments within the college if needed.
• Assists in processing Course Buy Outs for all CASE departments. Reviews requests to ensure CASE Buy Out policy is being followed, and research projects being used are active and have the available budget lines to properly cover the buy outs.
• Provides chairs and directors with financial reports on a quarterly basis or as needed. Schedules quarterly meetings with them to review the spending and to recommend actions as needed.
• Serves as a resource for the departments by providing assistance to faculty and staff with cost analysis and fiscal allocation. Consults with departments regarding budget analysis, financial reports, projections, reconciliations, irregular or unusual transactions, and problem resolutions.
• Trains and oversees staff members within the college to ensure accuracy and efficiency in end work product. Provides general guidance to ensure all transactions follow federal and state regulations, and University guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Serves as the University's credit card approver for the director's office. Assures compliance and adherence to university credit card policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Performs accounting functions to include reporting, analysis, reconciliation, and budgetary projections for all funds including E&G, Auxiliary, Grants and Foundation.
• May supervise lower-level staff.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience or Master's degree and three (3) years of related experience.

• Experience working in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft.
• Effective customer service.
• Effective communication skills.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University 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.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.