Prepare and maintain Budget & Financial Reports for
Academic Division & Administrative Unit Directors;
Develop financial models and forecasts to evaluate the impact
of budget decisions and resource allocations;
Conduct financial analyses to assess budget performance,
identify trends, and inform decision-making;
Develop tools, templates, and resources to improve budget
tracking and reporting;
Assist with Preparing Academic Program Profit & Loss
Statements;
Approve Salary Distribution Changes/Funding Change Forms needed
to allocate faculty and staff effort across multiple sources of
funds;
Assist with year-end financial closeout processes, ensuring
accuracy and compliance;
Respond to financial questions from faculty and staff and
provide appropriate guidance or escalate issues when
necessary;
Assist with special financial projects and data analysis;
and
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business
administration, economics, or a related field; or an equivalent
combination of education and relevant experience;
- Experience with budget development, planning, analysis, and/or
management;
- Proficiency in financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting
tools (e.g., Excel, Banner, MicroStrategy, or similar
platforms);
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education or a complex organizational
environment;
- Experience with university financial systems such as Banner,
PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar systems;
- Experience developing or maintaining financial reports and
tracking tools;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ability to organize and interpret financial information;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive
financial information appropriately;
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with
faculty, staff, and university colleagues;
- Ability to learn new financial systems and processes quickly;
and
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting,
filtering, and basic data analysis.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Financial
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 and CV/resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 23, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 6, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
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