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Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position contributes to McKelveyâ™s financial and operational performance by applying a comprehensive understanding of business and operational expertise to strategic business planning and execution. Analyzes current and projected school financial operations and presents data to senior management for decision-making.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Provides support and consul to the school's senior management with regard to overall accounting and analyses.
• Provides guidance and advice on financial matters.
• Assures timely and accurate recording of accounting transactions.
• Evaluates process flows in order to streamline efforts.

Financial Reporting

• Provides management with accurate and timely standard financial reporting.
• Develops and maintains reports to monitor the school's financial performance for senior-level decision-making. 
• Multiple periods and views are required with frequent updates.
• Provides ad-hoc reports using various reporting tools. 
• Prepares necessary data for University and CFU related requests/projects.

Financial Budgeting/Forecasting

• Provides all budgeting, forecasting and subsequent reporting and analysis of the revenue component for the school.
• Maintains all revenue models and makes modifications as needed.
• Monitors overall financial performance and deviations from budgets and projections and closely collaborates with the Senior Associate Dean and the Director to keep them informed.

Compliance Standards

• Establishes and maintains financial management policies and procedures. 
• Establishes and implements controls to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of all financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Recharge Centers

• Serves as the central finance lead, working with the personnel managing McKelveyâ™s recharge centers on a quarterly/yearly basis to ensure proper accounting treatment as prescribed by the CFU's External Reporting Cost analysis department.

Student Organizations and Other Similar Units

• Serves as the central finance lead for groups that encompass all of school's departments to oversee uniform financial management.

Completes special requests and projects that support and advance the school's operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA or equivalent.
• Experience with an ERP system, preferably Workday.
• Proven experience identifying processes and procedures for improvement and implementing such improvements.
• Experience in reporting, budgeting, and analysis. 
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations from data to enhance revenues and savings.
• Strong financial/transactional operations and workflow experience.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent PC skills, including the Microsoft Suite.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience in measurement, data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility and partnering with business/academic leaders.
• Ability to facilitate productive meetings.
• Deadline and results oriented, analytical and precise.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Possesses a high level of professionalism, solid business judgment and integrity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field with five years of professional accounting, finance, reporting and/or related experience. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access or SQL. Report writing, budgeting and BI tools.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$64,700.00 - $110,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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