Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Associate Controller for Financial Reporting and Cost Accounting, this position performs financial, statistical, and analytical reviews of financial data and prepares concise, meaningful reports to support management decision making. The Financial Analyst assists with special projects and strategic initiatives, supports the preparation of the university's annual financial statements, and develops and maintains financial training resources and website content. Successful performance in this role requires strong analytics and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interpret and apply applicable policies and regulations. The position requires sound judgement, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and navigating complex or ambiguous situations. Job Responsibilities: Respond to ad hoc financial data and reporting requests from senior management, regulatory agencies, and internal and external auditors, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and communicated effectively. Gather, analyze, and interpret large volumes of financial data to identify trends, evaluate results for reasonableness, and assess variances in relation to historical trends and changing conditions. Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to identify discrepancies and resolve complex financial issues. Develop reports, charts, graphs, and presentations to communicate financial information related to revenues, expenditures, and other general ledger activities to varying levels of financial knowledge. Conduct special projects and support strategic initiatives as assigned by the Associate Controller, exercising independent judgement, initiative, and problem-solving skills to address complex or evolving needs. Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual financial statements for the university and its component units, using complex spreadsheet and database applications. Responsibilities include preparing accrual entries and reclassification adjustments; analyzing general ledger accounts and preparing supporting schedules; and drafting financial statement footnotes and disclosures. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and regulations. Develop, update, and maintain training materials, procedural documentation, and other instructional resources to support university financial processes, policies, and reporting requirements. Ensure materials are accurate, clearly communicated, and consistent with current university practices and applicable regulations. Review, update, and maintain content on the Controller's Office website to ensure financial information, procedures, forms, and related resources. Ensure content is accurate, current, accessible, and effectively communicates information to the university community. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience directly related to professional accounting, auditing, or preparation of annual audited financial statements. Demonstrated experience developing financial analyses and reports through the collection, evaluation, summarization, and interpretation of financial data. Demonstrated experience analyzing financial information and performing complex account reconciliations. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex problems involving large volumes of information. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Demonstrated experience developing or modifying computer programs to support financial reporting needs. Demonstrated proficiency with current office software applications, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, to perform financial analysis and develop reports, charts, graphs, and pivot tables. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Knowledge of GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and internal controls as they relate to business processes in higher education or federal agencies. Experience using data query and analytical tools, such as SAS, Power BI, or Microsoft Access. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial systems, particularly Banner Finance. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary range of $65,000 - $70,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date 11/25/2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . 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