Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Financial Analyst, School of Law
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Hiring Department:
School of Law
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.
The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:
• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
Responsible for finance functions for the School of Law. Provides financial transaction support and executes technical services, special projects, budgets and reports.
Responsibilities
• Daily Operations
Oversees account structure including unit codes, subunit codes, and accounts ensuring accounts are requested and inactivated in a timely manner. Monitors account balances and processes funding transfers. Support efforts to ensure sound financial planning, budgeting, and account management processes are in place for the department and in compliance with UT processes and procedures. Monitor discrepancies with account balances, review accounts for overages or deficits, insufficient funds, incorrect object codes, etc. Communicate and coordinate with units providing guidance and responding to inquiries as needed. Serve as Cost Center Manager in Workday.
• Budget/Financial Analysis and Reporting
Under the direction of the Finance Director, prepare models, forecasts, and financial projection reports. Contribute to the development of and support related dashboards/visualizations. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports such as budget to actual and expense reports. Assist with the process for review of annual salary adjustments in conjunction with the human resources team. Assist with ad-hoc reporting needs for leadership involving financial and transactional matters. Develops processes to track information and ensure a high degree of data integrity.
• Budget Preparation
Manages the endowment budgeting process in conjunction with and per direction by the CBO and Finance Director. Process necessary budget update documents (BUDs). Runs various reporting documents throughout the year to ensure endowment compliance aligns with budget plan.
• Other
Participate in efforts to continuously improve processes, procedures, and systems. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on financial, organizational, and budget issues and initiatives to provide senior leadership with information and recommendations, as assigned. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, cost, and financial analysis. High level of analytical ability and proficient in data analysis.
• Skilled at developing and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new technologies/software.
• Professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to successfully identify, organize and complete tasks independently and in a team environment. Experience working with confidential information and providing support using tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
• Graduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting or closely related field.
• More than required experience.
• Knowledge of research administration.
• Experience using data visualization/business intelligence tools.
• Experience building or manipulating relational databases or advanced Excel knowledge (e.g., data models).
• Knowledge of university academic business operations including human resources (faculty, staff, student).
• Experience working at UT or in a higher education setting.
Salary
$65,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
• Typical office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Hybrid remote work considered after initial onboarding period of up to six months
Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-+ form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 8541+7. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Financial Analyst, School of Law
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Hiring Department:
School of Law
----
Position Open To:
All Applicants
----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
----
FLSA Status:
Exempt
----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
----
Job Details:
General Notes
The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.
The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:
• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
Responsible for finance functions for the School of Law. Provides financial transaction support and executes technical services, special projects, budgets and reports.
Responsibilities
• Daily Operations
Oversees account structure including unit codes, subunit codes, and accounts ensuring accounts are requested and inactivated in a timely manner. Monitors account balances and processes funding transfers. Support efforts to ensure sound financial planning, budgeting, and account management processes are in place for the department and in compliance with UT processes and procedures. Monitor discrepancies with account balances, review accounts for overages or deficits, insufficient funds, incorrect object codes, etc. Communicate and coordinate with units providing guidance and responding to inquiries as needed. Serve as Cost Center Manager in Workday.
• Budget/Financial Analysis and Reporting
Under the direction of the Finance Director, prepare models, forecasts, and financial projection reports. Contribute to the development of and support related dashboards/visualizations. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports such as budget to actual and expense reports. Assist with the process for review of annual salary adjustments in conjunction with the human resources team. Assist with ad-hoc reporting needs for leadership involving financial and transactional matters. Develops processes to track information and ensure a high degree of data integrity.
• Budget Preparation
Manages the endowment budgeting process in conjunction with and per direction by the CBO and Finance Director. Process necessary budget update documents (BUDs). Runs various reporting documents throughout the year to ensure endowment compliance aligns with budget plan.
• Other
Participate in efforts to continuously improve processes, procedures, and systems. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on financial, organizational, and budget issues and initiatives to provide senior leadership with information and recommendations, as assigned. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, cost, and financial analysis. High level of analytical ability and proficient in data analysis.
• Skilled at developing and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new technologies/software.
• Professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to successfully identify, organize and complete tasks independently and in a team environment. Experience working with confidential information and providing support using tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
• Graduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting or closely related field.
• More than required experience.
• Knowledge of research administration.
• Experience using data visualization/business intelligence tools.
• Experience building or manipulating relational databases or advanced Excel knowledge (e.g., data models).
• Knowledge of university academic business operations including human resources (faculty, staff, student).
• Experience working at UT or in a higher education setting.
Salary
$65,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
• Typical office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Hybrid remote work considered after initial onboarding period of up to six months
Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
----
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
----
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
----
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
----
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-+ form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
----
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 8541+7. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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