The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care is looking to hire a Financial Analyst . This position is responsible for various financial duties. Budget spreadsheets, reconciling grants monthly and will be the procurement card holder. Work with various internal and external agencies for grants, domestic and foreign. Responsible for maintaining good financial data files and to assist with reviewing and analyzing financial accounts.
Benefits Information:
UMB offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
Primary Duties:
- Maintain financial and budget spreadsheets in order to analyze financial data and prepare accurate and timely financial reports for university administrators, state budget, and financial reporting.
- Download, compile, categorize, and manipulate the University's financial data using quantitative models and formulas. Prepare and distribute accurate, concise, well-organized, and timely financial reports, presentations, and financial information which may include financial charts, forecasting, and/or budget vs. actual variance analysis.
- Work within deadlines to analyze and provide basic financial and budget forecasts for areas such as salaries, fringe benefits, indirect cost recoveries, state funds, revolving funds, grants and contracts, fund balances, and other areas as needed.
- Assist with reviewing and analyzing all University assigned financial accounts and expenditures to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in order to make accurate year-end revenue, expense, and surplus/deficit projections.
- Maintain and monitor budget archives and financial data files that can quickly be accessed and manipulated to generate the needed financial information and reporting.
- Assist with preparing responses for various internal and external agencies.
- Keep management informed of work progress and process improvements.
- Communicate with schools and administrative units to understand their financial activity, request data or additional information about a particular issue, discuss anomalies or discrepancies that are observed, and assist them with the preparation of various internal or external financial data requests.
- Adhere to established University's policies, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business related field. Masters preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing, data management, or data analysis with one (1) year of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, or auditing.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.
Prior experience with research or sponsored programs in an educational environment is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience
If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-2606, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
