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Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Employee Classification: Senior Financial Analyst
Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration
Division: SYS-Finance & Admin
SubDivision-Department: SYS-Budget & Planning
Department: SYS-Budget & Planning-928000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications
FTE: .750000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview:Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.Department SummaryThe UNT System Budget and Planning office provides critical support to users throughout the UNT Enterprise for budgeting and resource management, financial reporting, business analytics, financial systems support, and State reporting. The Office of Financial Analysis & Planning has a strong commitment to provide flexible, solution-oriented and timely service to UNT System institutions and System Administration. In support of the UNT System and individual component missions, the office is responsible for:Operating budget policies and guidelines.Revenue and expenditure analysis.Long-range fiscal planning.Budget management reports.Financial system access.Business process training.Alignment of system financial practices with State of Texas regulations and directives.Position OverviewThis position provides complex financial analysis, reporting and forecasting operations and the evaluation of potential opportunities. Efforts focus strategic financial planning. Responsibilities include the planning, design and execution of various ongoing reports, serving as a technical resource in various ad hoc projects through the identification and/or retrieval of key data elements.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field related field and five years' of accounting, financial, or closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrate self-motivation and interpersonal skills.- Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting in a multi-institutional environment.- Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively.- Ability to develop fiscal processes and guidelines.- Knowledge of University and state rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).- Strong problem solving, critical thinking, planning and project management skills.- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.Preferred QualificationsRequired License/Registration/CertificationsJob Duties:• % - Evaluate current tasks of Budget and Financial Planning team to make recommendations for effectiveness/efficiency (ePAR and budget approvals); identify core reasons and remedies for budget adjustments and questions from departments (Budget and Financial Planning). - (Essential)• % - In combination with the Associated Director of Budget and Planning (new title TBD), support State Reporting, Fiscal Note responses, LAR process, and Chart of Account approval. (Budget and Financial Planning) - (Essential)• % - Support System Administration budget development. (Budget and Financial Planning) - (Essential)• % - Evaluate and improve training materials, job aides and reports available to stakeholders. - (Essential)• % - Draft Payroll Procedures. - (Essential)• % - Establish Finance and Operations SOP Repository on Connect until longer-term decisions related to PolicyTech are made. - (Essential)• % - Clean-up of Connect content for F&O and decommission unnecessary publicly facing web content. - (Essential)Work Schedule:Part-TimeDriving University Vehicle:NoSecurity Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.Special Instructions:Benefits:For information regarding our Benefits, click here.EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.