Senior Financial Analyst – Remote Budgeting & Reporting

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Competitive health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Retirement Savings Plan (403(b))

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a financial operations professional to manage reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for multiple departments.

You will liaise with directors to interpret financial information and support strategic decisions. Responsibilities include preparing packages, conducting variance analysis, ensuring policy compliance, and training department staff on systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• MBA and/or CPA licenses preferred per qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reporting packages for area directors and department managers.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and external regulations; maintain internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Deadline Management

Financial Budgeting

Financial Reporting Systems

Interpersonal Communication

Group Problem Solving

Organizing

Self Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a financial operations professional to manage reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for multiple departments.

You will liaise with directors to interpret financial information and support strategic decisions. Responsibilities include preparing packages, conducting variance analysis, ensuring policy compliance, and training department staff on systems and processes.