Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs detailed analysis and prepares reports to support the department. Conducts modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, and business case development, along with general financial and operational analysis. Provides research and statistical insights, and oversees invoice processing and accounts payable, while supporting financial analysis, trending, and forecasting through a range of complex analytical and administrative duties.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors, analyzes, and reports on financial activity and serves as department liaison to Accounting and Purchasing. Consults with department heads on budget performance, monthly reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and quarterly projections, identifying risks and recommending mitigation plans.

• Supports the annual budget process by assisting with funding requests, projecting activity and resource needs, and submitting budgets in the University’s planning tool.

• Prepares analyses to support operational and strategic planning and other data-driven decisions. Identifies trends using Excel and other tools.

• Oversees the processing of financial transactions for assigned department units, including procurement, invoice payments, reimbursements, etc. Monitor transaction status by creating and maintaining internal tracking tools. Research and resolve issues related to transaction processing, escalating as appropriate.

• Serves as a liaison for procurement and payment issues, maintaining strong relationships with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and other departments.

• Ensures compliance with payment terms, reviews supporting documentation, and prepares invoices.

• Monitors pro-card compliance and expense reporting, providing training and assistance as needed.

• Identifies, creates and facilitates process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design at a complex level; focusing on quality improvement and data management; ensuring data is reliable and valid; developing process improvements or re-engineering and recommending elimination; integrating new systems and processes with existing ones; and partnering with internal and external customers to ensure systems provided meet the long-term business strategies.

• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes and new responsibilities.

• Supervises accounting staff, providing guidance, oversight, and support to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

• Assists the Business Manager or Director with additional business and financial analyses as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (PC Typing)

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Certifications/Professional Licenses: