Financial Operations Analyst

Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Financial Operations Analyst will be pivotal in managing the Center for Biostatistics' fiscal activities and ensuring compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. This position will work closely with the Center Administrator; however, it requires a proactive, independent individual with strong financial acumen and communication skills. As the Financial Operations Analyst for the Center for Biostatistics, you will undertake a range of critical responsibilities to ensure the efficient management of the Center's financial resources and compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements. Your role will involve actively monitoring the Center's earnings operation by independently pulling Workday reports and proactively suggesting fiscal process improvements and internal controls. Additionally, you will play a central role in managing Center billing processes and assisting with monthly reconciliation tasks, prioritizing accuracy and timeliness to provide reliable financial data for decision-making purposes. In conjunction with these duties, you will oversee asset tracking, costing allocations, and PCard management and support the administration of travel and expense reports. Providing technical and financial advice to Center leadership, you will contribute to revenue and expense budget development and ensure an understanding of financial reports to facilitate informed decision-making. Meticulous attention to detail must be evident as you maintain accurate and reconciled accounts in the general ledger, adhering closely to financial principles and reporting schedules. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with the Center Administrator on various special projects, including budgeting, costing allocation management, Center billing/invoicing, and monthly financial reporting initiatives. Utilizing a proactive approach, the incumbent effectively engages with stakeholders, leveraging robust communication skills to cultivate productive relationships with the COM, CTO, GMOs, CCC, NCH, and PIs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Center for Biostatistics' fiscal activities and ensure compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor the Center's earnings operation by pulling Workday reports and suggesting fiscal process improvements and internal controls.
• Manage Center billing processes and assist with monthly reconciliation tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee asset tracking, costing allocations, and PCard management.
• Support the administration of travel and expense reports.
• Provide technical and financial advice to Center leadership.
• Contribute to revenue and expense budget development.
• Maintain accurate and reconciled accounts in the general ledger, adhering to financial principles and reporting schedules.
• Collaborate with the Center Administrator on budgeting, costing allocation management, Center billing/invoicing, and monthly financial reporting initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to cultivate productive relationships and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of fiscal experience, preferably in a university setting, may be considered as an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with Workday is strongly desired.