Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to support financial analysis and reporting across the Office of Finance. The role emphasizes GAAP/GASB knowledge, internal controls, and timely, accurate reporting to support university decision-making.

You will prepare and analyze financial statements, monitor reporting standards, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance and improve processes within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, higher education administration or related field.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, GASB and fund accounting.
• Experience with Accounting Software and ERP systems.
• Strong ability to manage projects and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of financial reporting tools and processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement or concern.
• Assist in the preparation, review and/or analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and ensure compliance with reporting standards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Deadline management

Communication skills

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, higher education administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Department FINANCE OFFICE

Position Number FP067A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst position supports the Officeof Finance in financial analysis and reporting. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Finance and University Controller, this role requires strong accounting and finance skills to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, identify financial trends, investigate discrepancies, and provide insights that support strategic decision-making and improve overall financial reporting. This position supports financial reporting operations and assists with ensuring a strong internal control framework exists to provide timely and accurate financial reports.

Compliance This role requires strict adherence to deadlines to ensure accurate, timely completion of reconciliations, schedules, financial reports, and compliance-related tasks. Position must effectively prioritize workloads and schedules, manage competing responsibilities, and maintain accuracy under strict time constraints. Meeting deadlines is critical for supporting organizational decision-making, external (Commonwealth) reporting, regulatory compliance, and maintaining trust and accountability with management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of financial reporting tools and processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement or concern.
• Assist in the preparation, review and/or analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and ensure compliance with reporting standards.

Position Type

Full Time

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, highereducation administration or related field. Or a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, higher education administration or related field with equivalent work experience to a master’s degree in business administration, finance, higher education administration or related field.
• Expert knowledge of organizational processes, protocols and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, financial accounting/general ledger experience and their application to fund accounting.
• Considerable technical knowledge of various Accounting Software, ERP systems.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to analyze complex business processes and demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively.
• Strong accounting and finance skills to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, identify financial trends, investigate discrepancies, and provide insights that support strategic decision-making and improve overall financial reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively gain support of and lead stakeholders to a common goal.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes, focus on priorities, strategies, and vision.
• Demonstrated ability of collaborating across diverse teams and successfully facilitating projects, demonstrating the ability to incorporate varied input and build consensus to achieve positive outcomes, particularly within financial or operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Considerable related work experience, preferably in a university environment.
• Some prior project management and/or consulting experience with a focus on business process improvement, preferably in technology, finance, higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable previous financial experience in an institution of higher education, Public GASB Ellucian institutions is a plus.
• Advanced consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as Ellucian Banner is a plus.

Conditions of Employment

Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.

Job Open Date

02/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

02/27/2026

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor 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 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 consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.