"Financial and Budget Lead Analyst"

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine will be hiring a Financial and Budget Lead Analyst, to work within the Department of Neurology.

The Department of Neurology provides evaluation, treatment, and care for patients suffering from a wide range of neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and migraine. We provide care through our inpatient and consultative services, our designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our 22-bed Neuro-Critical Care Unit, and our busy outpatient practice. The Department also provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. A number of departmental faculty received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Veteran's Administration to study the role of genetics in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease, new brain imaging modalities in multiple sclerosis, biomarkers in multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability. Many faculty are lead investigators in clinical trials to identify new therapeutic approaches for a broad range of neurological disorders.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, update, and maintain simple and complex financial spreadsheets in order to analyze University's financial data and prepare accurate and timely financial reports for university administrators, state budget, and financial reporting.
• Download, compile, categorize, and manipulate the University's financial data using formulas and methods. Prepare, and distribute accurate, concise, well-organized, and timely financial reports, presentations, and financial information which may include financial charts, forecasting, and/or budget vs. actual variance analysis.
• Work within tight deadlines to analyze and provide basic forecasts for budget and financial data, such as salaries, fringe benefits, indirect cost recoveries, state funds, revolving funds, grants and contracts, fund balances, and other areas as needed.
• Lead review and analysis of all University's assigned financial accounts and expenditures to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in order to make accurate year-end revenue, expense, and surplus/deficit projections. Develop recommendations and present to leadership.
• Prepare future budgets based upon historical data and trends.
• Maintain and manage an archive of budget and financial data files that can quickly be accessed and manipulated to generate the needed financial information.
• Independently prepare responses for various internal and external agencies.
• Participate in special projects. Identify, recommend, and implement workflow process improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate with schools and administrative units to understand their financial activity, request data or additional information about a particular issue, discuss anomalies or discrepancies that are observed, and assist them with the preparation of various internal or external financial data requests.
• Participate or direct the discussion, development, and implementation of new university financial processes and procedures.
• Support management with special projects and implement workflow process improvements and initiatives. Provide management updates and recommendations. Develop and implement training programs as needs are identified.
• Provide work coordination and training to less experienced staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business-related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing, data management, or data analysis with three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing or assessment of internal controls. Prior experience with research and/or sponsored programs in an educational environment is preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $95,500 - $106,000, commensurate with education and experience.