Performs financial analyses for forecasting, trend analysis and variance analysis. Assists in the design and development of financial dashboards that include key performance indicators;

Ensures the integrity of budget data through continuous monitoring, identifying and proposing changes to business processes and data structure to enhance reporting, performing analysis to troubleshoot and resolve data issues, and maintaining appropriate documentation and version control of key reports/analyses supporting submissions to leadership, board of visitors, and the Commonwealth; and

Provides training on budgeting/forecasting analytical tools and models as well as underlying data or calculations.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated professional experience in data analysis, accounting, budget or finance operations in a large complex organization (typically two or more years); or longer tenure with increased responsibility in a smaller organization;
• Accounting training/experience, such as reconciliation, reporting, budget management;
• Experience with ERP accounting and/or budget systems and reporting tools;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; and
• Exhibit good analytical, research, technical, and presentation (oral/written) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Experience in higher ed institution, public governmental institution, or other large complex organization;
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, MicroStrategy, SQL;
• Knowledge or Commonwealth budget practices/fund accounting; and
• Knowledge of Higher Education budgeting best practices.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Budget & Financial Data Analyst at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: August 26, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 9, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

Performs financial analyses for forecasting, trend analysis and variance analysis. Assists in the design and development of financial dashboards that include key performance indicators;

Ensures the integrity of budget data through continuous monitoring, identifying and proposing changes to business processes and data structure to enhance reporting, performing analysis to troubleshoot and resolve data issues, and maintaining appropriate documentation and version control of key reports/analyses supporting submissions to leadership, board of visitors, and the Commonwealth; and

Provides training on budgeting/forecasting analytical tools and models as well as underlying data or calculations.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated professional experience in data analysis, accounting, budget or finance operations in a large complex organization (typically two or more years); or longer tenure with increased responsibility in a smaller organization;
• Accounting training/experience, such as reconciliation, reporting, budget management;
• Experience with ERP accounting and/or budget systems and reporting tools;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; and
• Exhibit good analytical, research, technical, and presentation (oral/written) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Experience in higher ed institution, public governmental institution, or other large complex organization;
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, MicroStrategy, SQL;
• Knowledge or Commonwealth budget practices/fund accounting; and
• Knowledge of Higher Education budgeting best practices.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Budget & Financial Data Analyst at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: August 26, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 9, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/