State of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
posted about 2 months ago
The OMF Financial Analyst 3 position is a critical role within the University of New Orleans, focusing on the comprehensive management of grant-related financial activities. This position is responsible for primary accounting functions related to grant monitoring administration, compliance, and financial reporting for awarded grants from inception through to final closing. The analyst will set up new grants, enter indirect cost allocations, and ensure accurate journal entries are matched appropriately. In addition to grant management, the role involves conducting training and professional development for assigned staff, as well as performing annual performance evaluations to set future goals and strategies. The analyst will also be tasked with developing both long and short-term plans for staff organization, ensuring that the division operates efficiently and effectively. The OMF Financial Analyst 3 will serve as the financial subject matter expert (SME) for programmatic reporting and policy changes that impact financial reporting for each assigned program. This includes monitoring and maintaining file exchanges and updates to data and financial files between Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) programs and the Office of Management and Finance (OMF). The analyst will also be responsible for reconciling errors in financial reporting submitted by Program Staff and will work to resolve these issues to prevent future discrepancies. Regular communication with Program Staff is essential, including running monthly Open Grants reports, researching expenditure anomalies, and preparing data for fiscal office funding draws from Federal Agencies. The analyst will also prepare and coordinate quarterly reports for Federal Agencies, ensuring collaboration with other offices to gather necessary information. Compliance with internal policies related to grant funds and applicable regulations is a key responsibility, along with performing all grant closing activities and providing data for annual grant audits and financial reports.