Financial Analyst I, ASG1 (Partial Remote)

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in related field and 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience.

Job Description:

To provide assistance with financial and operational analysis activities with a limited functional or organizational scope.

Marketing Statement: 

This position will play a key role in overseeing the financial aspects of sponsored research projects post-award, and ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor regulations.

Job Duties:

• Supports the coordination, preparation and analytical review of financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecasts as directed 
• Supports the analysis of historical and projected financial and operational data to provide leadership information to make relevant financial decisions 
• Supports the preparation of information to support developing trends that will inform forecasts and management decision making 
• Identify and utilize technology and best practices to ensure continuous process improvement 
• Efficiently retrieves and compiles financial data and statistical information 
• Remains current with and progressively learns industry trends, analytical techniques and appropriate financial systems necessary to complete essential job functions 
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure 
• Performs related duties as assigned 
• Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA and/or Masters’ Degree in Business or related field is preferred. Experience in Health Systems and Academic Medicine is desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Possess at least an entry level understanding, with progressive development, of financial statements and relationships, analytical techniques, operations, and working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices, and procedures 
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements specific to sponsored research (e.g. Uniform Guidance, NIH, NSF, DOD guidelines) is preferred. 
• Progressive development of the ability to analyze/evaluate data 
• Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the institution 
• Progressive learning in regards to decision making responsibility with minimal guidance 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to accomplish goals
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism 

External Relations and Development:

• Actively participates with Business and Finance colleagues in completing initiatives, goals and priorities 
• Develops productive relationships with UTMB personnel across campus while accomplishing institutional objectives 

Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience