Job Summary

The College of Humanities at the University of Utah is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the implementation of a coordinated services for finance. This position will primarily serve a shared service cluster, which includes the Departments of English and Writing & Rhetoric Studies. The financial analyst will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial oversight, and compliance, ensuring the financial health and strategic planning of the college's academic units.

Benefits

The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary. Health, dental, and wellness coverage; 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a); Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority); Paid leave time; Tuition reduction for employee and family members.

Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Oversight

Develop, monitor, and reconcile budgets for departments and academic units.
Conduct monthly and annual variance reporting and fiscal year-end reconciliation.
Perform financial modeling and forecasting for tuition, funding sources, and departmental initiatives.
Prepare and review strategic financial reports including Development/Research Finance Reports and Pinnacle Reviews.

Financial Transactions & Approvals

Review and approve financial transactions including ePAF, eJournal entries, cost transfers, and payroll adjustments.
Manage purchasing processes including P-card transactions, travel reimbursements, and vendor payments.

Research & Funding Support

Assist with budget development for internal and external funding proposals.
Forecast research overhead and monitor faculty development/research activity funding.

Departmental & Faculty Support

Conduct finance orientation for new faculty and provide hiring support through salary analysis.
Manage annual salary letters and retirement agreement processing.
Supervise finance-related staff and route professional support requests.

Student & Course-Related Finance

Administer and reconcile student course fees and support tuition-setting processes.
Assist with budgeting for graduate students and the Tuition Benefit Program.

Reporting & Compliance

Prepare detailed transaction reports and ensure compliance with university policies and funding requirements.
Support monthly close activities and fiscal year-end processes.