FBS Senior Analyst

Job Title

FBS Senior Analyst

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Operations Finance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Finance & Business Services Senior Accountant / Analyst / Administrator is responsible for providing accounting or business support to designated unit, department, college, or other System member; providing support to FBS leadership and serving as a resource within their unit for other staff members; leading, auditing, reporting, reconciling, tracking, reviewing, or approving actions on their designated accounts and/or assigned duties; providing strategic input; and initiating process improvement as needed.

Essential Duties/Tasks 

Accounting/Business Support

• Exhibits mastery in executing, reviewing, and auditing complex accounting and financial transactions

• Assists in setting strategic and programmatic financial and budget goals

• Assists in performing Annual Financial Report (AFR) tasks

• Develops and prepares financial presentations, reports, financial models, and projections

• Assists with establishing, analyzing, and reviewing rates for compliance

Office Leadership Support

• Provides reports and executive-level communication and customer service to VP’s, Deans, Department Heads, and other senior staff

• Initiates process improvements to enhance efficiencies and workflows

• Assists in preparing annual budget allocations to departments, position budgeting tasks, commitment tracking, and departmental budget requests

• Tracks internal projects, audits, business records, and records management

• Coordinates access requests

• Oversees or leads a function or serves as a subject matter expert in one or more areas

• Research policies, practices, and/or trouble transactions for solutions

• Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures and internal resource documents

• May research project coordination with Sponsored Research Services and other campus groups

• May review and revise job aides as needed

• May supervise student workers

• May mentor or train subordinate staff members

20% Department Specific

• Serves as primary financial contact for designated division partners, managing a team representing the full spectrum of financial expertise for departmental support.  Oversee regular monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting to promote transparency and adherence to organizational policies

• Establishes and fosters a relationship with designated division partners to facilitate effective communication channels for administration of financial impact, resource planning, cost management, and cross-functional solutions

• Monitors monthly financial activities, makes recommendations for corrective actions or forecasts anticipated needs. Interprets financial results and advises AVP and department managers

• Leads coordination of budget development / rate study, ongoing analysis, reporting, and financial planning

• Collaborates with functionally aligned colleagues to ensure consistent application of support services throughout the division

• Leads efforts in strategic initiatives applicable to office effectiveness and efficiency

• Escalates issues to Exec Director of Finance, when necessary

 

What You Need to Know

Salary: Commensurate

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Six years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative Mindset: Actively seeks opportunities to work with others, values all perspectives, and encourages joint problem-solving

• Proactive Engagement: Initiates partnerships to improve processes, services, or outcomes, rather than waiting for issues to arise

• Empathy and Active Listening: Demonstrates genuine interest in others’ viewpoints and adapts approaches to meet mutual needs

• Proficiencies in TAMUS Systems and Regulatory Environment:  AggieBuy, Business Objects, Laserfiche, PCR, MicroStrategy, Emburse, FAMIS / Canopy, familiarity with Service Center operations and regulations (TAMU SAP 21.01.05)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

• Knowledge of financial management system and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently once given a project

• Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment

• Strong decision-making skills

• Ability to interpret and explain regulations/rules, policies, and procedures to staff, customers, and vendors

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

  

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.