Financial Analyst

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst supports the university's debt and asset management activities. This position focuses on financial modeling & reporting, budget & treasury support, municipal bond analysis, and long-term capital financing strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in financial analysis, particularly in public finance, municipal bonds, or investment banking.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions and capital budget and planning.
• Prepare analytical reports on financial performance, trends, and projections.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other regulatory filings.

Budget & Treasury Support:

• Collaborate with budget and treasury teams to align debt strategies with institutional objectives.
• Analyze cash flow impacts of financing decisions and investment strategies.

Municipal Bond Analysis:

• Assess municipal bond offerings and evaluate creditworthiness using rating agency reports, financial statements, and market data.
• Monitor bond performance and compliance with covenants and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Support preparation of offering statement, rating agency presentations and investor relations materials.

Debt Management:

• Assist in planning and executing debt issuances, coordinating with underwriters, bond counsel, and financial advisors.
• Maintain debt schedules and forecast debt service obligations.
• Contribute to the development of long-term capital financing strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Financial Analyst, VII: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with Moody's, S&P, or Fitch data and methodologies.
• Knowledge of GASB standards and public sector accounting.
• Master's degree or progress toward CFA or CPA designation.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43905B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Mon-Friday 8-5

Department: 00341 - VP Administrative Services

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $90,000 - $164,184 DOE

Close Date: 1/9/2026

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