Human Resources

 

Senior Financial Analyst

 

Responsible for financial modeling and forecasting, budget planning, pro-forma business alternative planning for university strategic initiatives.  Also general ledger accounting including transaction processing, account analysis, reconciliations and schedules using spreadsheets (Excel) and other programs and financial analysis software.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Liaise with Vice President, Administration and Finance, and other members of senior management, Deans, Directors, faculty program managers, and external sources to identify and review de novo growth opportunities, acquisitions and strategic alliances.

    2.      Analyze internal growth and acquisition opportunities and the marginal effects of such expansion on the revenue, income and cash flow generation characteristics of existing businesses.

    3.      Develop financial models (including the preparation of pro forma balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) based on specified inputs and assumptions.

    4.   Work directly with Vice President, Administration and Finance, and other members of senior management, Deans, Directors, faculty program managers, and external sources on the creation and evaluation of internal financial models and forecasts that include future growth opportunities.

    5.     Conduct due diligence on de novo growth opportunities, potential acquisitions or alliances, where appropriate.  Research, analyze, and document prospective growth opportunities.

    6.      A familiarity emerging healthcare educational trends and the implications for financial and strategic business development.

    7. Provide timely financial analysis and forecasts of university business alternatives, transaction processing, account analysis, reconciliations and schedules using Excel and other spreadsheet programs.

    8.    General ledger accounting and reconciliation.

    9.    Preparation of IPEDS and similar report

    10. Financial Statement preparation

    11.  Budget development and monitoring.

    12.  Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

    13.   Compliance with College policies, procedures and administrative directives.

    14. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO or his/her designee.

 

 

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects.
  2. Participate in community and professional outreach activities on behalf of the college and university


 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Knowledge of all areas of financial analysis including data mining techniques utilizing Excel, Crystal Reports and other software applications.

    2.      Excellent interpersonal skills.

    3.      Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

    4.      Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural team-based setting.

    5.      Strong oral and written communication skills.

    6.      Demonstrated Advanced PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Crystal Reports and PowerPoint.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  2. Extensive financial modeling and financial analysis experience.
  3. Strong accounting, quantitative and financial skills are required. 
  4. Experiencing with delivering effective financial analysis through the development and review of both internal and external data.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of total work experience, including significant experience in a corporate finance, management consulting, investment banking, or venture capital environment, and ;

    2.      Experience in a private equity investment role. 

    3.     Knowledge of enterprise valuation modeling and financial model development required.  Candidates are expected to have experience managing internal teams and external advisors and must have excellent project management skills.

    4.    Master's degree in business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or Public Administration and/or CPA.

    5.    Previous Experience in business/financial analysis at an accredited university,health profession college or medical school preferred. 

     

    2. Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.