Hybrid Housing Finance Analyst

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University’s Housing and Residence Life is seeking a Business Analyst to serve as a liaison between Residential Services Assignments and HRL Finance. The role focuses on accurate occupancy data and billing flow, plus monthly reconciliations and audit support.

The position reports to the Director of Housing Residence Life Finance and Business Services, collaborating with IT and other finance personnel to ensure revenues are accurate and compliant with university regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products and proficiency in Excel.
• Demonstrated experience applying financial concepts in a professional setting, including budgeting principles, revenue tracking, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience developing, documenting, and presenting financial or operational data.
• Experience creating reports for leadership use to support revenue forecasting and data-informed decision making.
• Experience in leading teams or managing projects in a professional setting, including coordination and oversight.
• Ability to create and present material that simplifies complex concepts for clear audience understanding.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate timing and processing of data transmissions related to room rental billing to ensure consistency in data reporting.
• Supports data accuracy efforts within the occupancy management platform by generating reports and reviewing data integrity.
• Collaborates with HRL IT and Residential Services staff to provide support for the housing management system from a financial perspective; troubleshoots issues and drafts manuals as needed.
• Advises leadership on impact of business processes and recommends adjustments per payment and contractual processes in HRL room rental apps.
• Reviews and improves HRL's occupancy and financial reporting systems; documents practices and supports automation for efficiency.
• Creates financial occupancy reporting to illustrate occupancy impact on HRL budget and trends.
• Maintains knowledge of system changes via professional development and related training.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

StarRez

Banner

MicroStrategy

QuickBooks

Job description

George Mason University’s Housing and Residence Life is seeking a Business Analyst to serve as a liaison between Residential Services Assignments and HRL Finance. The role focuses on accurate occupancy data and billing flow, plus monthly reconciliations and audit support.

The position reports to the Director of Housing Residence Life Finance and Business Services, collaborating with IT and other finance personnel to ensure revenues are accurate and compliant with university regulations.