POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing, analyzing, monitoring, and presenting budgets and financial reports for the Olin Business School.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree - Accounting

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Professional Accounting (3 Years)

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field.
• Three years of professional accounting experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in an academic environment and knowledge of fund accounting and experience with Washington University Financial/Administrative Information Systems (e.g. Workday, Salesforce, Cognos)

EDUCATION:

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

SKILLS:

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Exercises Judgment, Financial Budgeting, Financial Reporting Systems, Fund Accounting, Group Presentations, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Project Administration, Self Motivation, Working Independently, Work Relationships

Financial Reporting

• Develop, analyze, and monitor a set of budgets, ensuring they adhere to school and university requirements. Ensure the approved budget is reflected accurately in the overall school and university budget. In order to fully understand each department’s operation, it is important to meet regularly with and build relationships with department heads.
• Research and develop pro forma budgets for new initiatives.
• Determine reporting needs and create customized reports tailored to their specific operational needs. Remain current in new applications to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information.
• Prepare and deliver monthly budget analysis reports, including variance explanations and recommendations for addressing those variances.
• Present financial reports to Associate Deans and Directors on a periodic basis.

Financial Operations

• Analyze income and expenses and investigate issues. Identify opportunities to operate more efficiently.
• Audit/reconcile materials to ensure the information meets Olin’s high standards. This includes reviewing own work and the work of others.
• Ensure compliance with university and Olin financial policies. Oversee and approve unrestricted and restricted financial transactions. Provide guidance and training to department personnel. Reconcile accounts for accuracy.
• Work with University Central Finance to address financial issues, including but not limited to School Accounting, Financial Aid, Advancement, Gift Accounting, Payroll and Human Resources, Tax, and Accounts Payable.
• Provide backup for all Olin departments and financial initiatives as assigned.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare budget packages for submission to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Operations and Dean. Provide summarized and detailed reports on historical, current, and projected activity and footnote significant variances. Assist with presenting the information to Olin’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Work with Olin Accounting and University Central Finance quarterly to explain Fore report variance explanations per the Core report schedule.

Performs other duties as assigned.