Project Financial Specialist

Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Nebraska seeks a financial professional to oversee the financial accounting of construction projects for Facilities Planning & Capital Programs, partnering with project managers from inception through final costing.

You will prepare and analyze complex financial information, develop statements, ensure asset and liability recording accuracy, assist with budgeting and reporting, and help improve internal controls while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field.
• 2 years relevant professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, or a related financial function.
• Experience analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, or financial analyses.
• Experience using spreadsheets and/or financial systems to analyze and report financial information.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting for construction projects and partner with project managers from project inception through final costing.
• Prepare and analyze complex financial information and develop financial statements and reports; ensure accurate recording of assets, liabilities, and project activity.
• Assist senior management with budgeting, financial reporting, and specialized analyses while ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend process improvements; may provide leadership to accounting staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

This position provides oversight for the financial accounting of construction projects for Facilities Planning & Capital Programs (FP&CP) and partners with Project Managers from project inception through final costing. Prepares and analyzes complex financial information, develops financial statements and reports, and ensures accurate recording of assets, liabilities, and project activity. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting, and specialized analyses while ensuring compliance with GAAP and funding requirements. Operates with minimal supervision, evaluates internal controls, recommends process improvements, and may provide functional guidance, training and work leadership to less‑experienced accounting and support staff.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field.

2 years relevant professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, or a related financial function.

Experience analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, or financial analyses.

Experience using spreadsheets and/or financial systems to analyze and report financial information.

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with capital project, construction, or project financial analysis/accounting.

Experience with plant fund, grant, contract, or restricted-funding financial activities.

Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, cash-flow analysis, or scenario analysis.

Experience with ERP or enterprise financial systems.

Experience evaluating or improving financial processes and internal controls.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is located on-site in Lincoln, NE.

Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)

Org Unit: Facilities Planning&Capital Prgrms UNCA

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [e-mail]

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.