Financial Consultant

Job Title: Financial Consultant

Department: Business and Finance | Business Processes

The Financial Consultant is responsible for advising financial users on University policies, business processes, and internal controls. Serves as a subject matter expert on financial processes, leading process redesign and building efficiency and effectiveness in a continuous improvement environment. Collaborates with colleges, information technology, and business process leaders and staff on financial process and system enhancements, upgrades, and integration projects. Works with college and vice-presidential units to provide fact-based analysis on results, trends and financial projections; other duties as assigned.

The work for this role is primarily achieved independently/through individual efforts or by participation in functional or project teams. The responsibilities may include coordinating, influencing, or providing guidance to less experienced colleagues. Requires a unique combination of analytics and project management as well as a solid understanding of the accounting, finance, and supply chain functions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four (4) years of experience in working with general ledger and financial analysis. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and tasks. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, peers, executive leadership, technical team members and others. Knowledge of financial, student, payroll, or human resources business processes.

Desired Qualifications

Strongly prefer candidates that have experience with Workday and an understanding of university operations. Experience with Ohio State financial processes and systems is preferred. Previous audit experience (external or internal) is also preferred.

Function: Finance

Sub-function: Financial Analysis

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S4

Additional Information: The Target Hiring Range for this position is $88,300 to $115,350 per year. Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Location: Blankenship Hall (0360)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift