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Financial Operations Analyst - Walsh School of Foreign Service
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Position Number: 5800488
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Operations Analyst - Walsh School of Foreign Service

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Requirements

The Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), founded in 1919, is a premier school of international affairs. SFS provides a rigorous education grounded in both theory and practice while instilling the Jesuit value of service. Father Edmund A. Walsh, S.J.'s vision was a school that would prepare students for all major forms of foreign representation - official and unofficial, governmental and private sector, whether commercial, financial, consular or diplomatic.

The Financial Operations Analyst is responsible for all matters of budget and financial analysis for a portfolio of academic departments and programs within the School of Foreign Service. This position works closely with the Associate Director of Finance and Operations on a number of critical tasks relating to the financial operations of the departments and programs for which the position is responsible, including, but not limited to: annual budget development and analysis, monthly reconciliations, continuous and in-depth department and faculty support for all matters and inquiries related to finance and budget, monthly forecasting and analysis of revenue and expense trends, approval of all financial transactions in accordance with developed budget, and position budget/compensation analysis and review. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide operational and financial support by serving in the GMS Financials role of Cost Center Manager for a number of academic units within School of Foreign Service.
Approve transactions, ensuring compliance with promulgated university policies, as well as consistency with budget, for the following business processes: Requisitions, Expense Reports, ProCard allocations, Accounting Journals, Revenue Generating Agreements, and other relevant financial transactions.
Effectively communicate with and provide solutions-oriented and high-quality service to, the stakeholders of the academic units in School of Foreign Service for which they are responsible for serving.
Proactively anticipate, and respond to, the needs of faculty, department chairs, and administrators.
Through various means of communication (i.e. in-person meetings, email/phone), provide timely responses to inquiries, completing the research necessary to provide comprehensive responses consistent with university, SFS and departmental guidelines and strategy.
Act as an expert on, and ensure compliance with, university, campus, and school policies, procedures, and best practices, and will maintain a thorough understanding of the GMS Chart of Accounts fields, values, and how they interrelate.

Work Interactions

The Financial Operations Analyst reports directly to the Associate Director of Finance and Operations, with whom the incumbent will work with closely. This position will also work with members of the SFS Dean's Office staff on matters involving budget and financial planning and analysis, including, the Associate Director of Finance and Operations, the Director of Faculty Affairs, the Director of HCM Operations and Administration, and the Senior Director of Finance. The Financial Operations Analyst will provide a broad range of customer service, operational, and financial support services to the various units within SFS. This position interacts with many SFS programs and centers, requiring excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituents. These constituents include: program directors, faculty, and administrators, the Provost's Office, the Office of Sponsored Research, Sponsored Projects Financial Operations, Accounts Payable, Payroll Services, General Accounting, Advancement, and University Financial Affairs. The Financial Operations Analyst will interact with various stakeholders from the SFS programs and centers on a daily basis via phone, email, in person, and/or instant messaging.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of progressive work experience in financial analysis and budgeting, preferably in a university or non-profit environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, or equivalent (ex. Google Apps), with a mastery of Excel (ex. vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience communicating successfully with a diverse body of constituents
Strong orientation to details with excellent customer service skills
Ability to interpret and apply university, campus, and school policies and procedures within a complex and diverse organization
Ability to work independently to self-regulate and implement time management strategies in order to manage multiple projects/responsibilities simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines, with little supervision
Familiarity with managing large volumes of data and database queries
Proficiency with Georgetown University systems, specifically GMS (Workday) preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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