Financial Oversight Analyst, Senior

Workplace Culture NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
Special Information This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
Job Description The Financial Oversight Analyst Senior position will act as part of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) Financial Team.
Acting as the main financial support for the Departments of English and History.
This role will assist in managing academic unit budgets, financial policy compliance and providing guidance to CAL staff on financial matters.
The selected incumbent will be expected to perform financial research, provide assistance on grant related duties and will report directly to the Assistant Director, Financial Oversight in the CAL Dean’s Office.
Financial Guidance & Compliance - 50% Assist in managing and controlling accounting, budgeting, auditing, and other financial or related functions to ensure financial integrity for CAL academic/auxiliary units.
Control expenditures in accordance with budgeted amounts; reviews and authorizes purchase of supplies, services and equipment within limits set by Department Chairs Advise staff on financial matters.
Keep informed of, interpret, and apply pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by university or outside governing agencies.
Participate in internal and external audits; prepare audit work papers.
Assist department staff and faculty in interactions with the financial service teams.
Review NAU purchasing card transactions.
Research & Analysis - 35% Gather, analyze, and model various scenarios related to department expense tracking to make recommendations or decisions to department management to improve the operations of the unit and college.
Performs research and analysis to provide administration with financial data and recommendations to the CAL Assistant Director, Financial Oversight.
Research, analyze and make recommendations regarding resource needs for staff, capital equipment/improvements, supplies and services considering budget limitations.
Grant Compliance - 10% Assist grant Principal Investigators with budget preparation, purchasing and hiring requests to ensure compliance with terms of the grant.
Respond to inquiries and requests from Post Award Accounting Services and Fiscal Compliance.
Other - 5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
3-5 years of accounting or finance experience.
A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in accurate record keeping and attention to detail.
Experience in meeting multiple deadlines under time pressure.
Higher Education financial accounting and budget planning experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Advanced knowledge of financial oversight and operations tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts; such as payroll management systems and budget analysis projects, as well as such as expense tracking, and trend analysis.
Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education and university budgeting practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skill in financial modeling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships.
Prepares detailed reports on a timely basis.
Analyzes complex situations and anticipate issues.
Balances competing priorities.
Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Communicates effectively.
Listens actively.
Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time.
Ability to work independently.
Background Information Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment.
You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.
Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report.
The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act.
The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus.
In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing.
This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.
If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E.
Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary Anticipated salary range is $60,000 - $64,500.
Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position.
NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents.
More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website.
Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.
NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan).
New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date.
Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits.
Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.
Learning and Development Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.
New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship NAU will not provide any U.
S.
immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline January 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.
m.
How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.
You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.
edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Know Your Rights Poster NAU is an Employer of National Service.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.