Posting Detail Information

Working TitleFinancial and Systems Analyst

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202402064AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$70,000 - $90,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on01/09/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position Summary

The Financial and Systems Analyst provides expert guidance in developing and implementing financial strategies, including high-level accounting, planning, budgeting, compliance, and expense reporting. This role oversees indirect cost tracking, costing, and billing for internal and external recharge centers, as well as endowment and gift fund expenditures and budget allocations.

As the primary contact for center/unit faculty, TMI executive operational accounts, and TMI Director accounts, this position ensures expenditures align with TMI’s strategic initiatives. Managing a diverse range of accounts across multiple fund groups, the Analyst enforces financial management practices and compliance with university and state policies, as well as donor specifications for gift funds. The role also produces financial management reports for various stakeholders and collaborates closely with the Center/Unit Institute Director, Associate Directors, and the Associate Director of Operations and Strategy, Education, Research, and Business Development. There is also required interaction and partnership, when applicable with the Department of Clinical Sciences, the Department Business Officer and Department Finance Manager.

This position is a full-time appointment, based on the CSU Fort Collins campus. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, financial management, computer science, accounting or a related field.

• Minimum of three years’ experience and working knowledge of accounting and financial information systems.

• Advanced analytical skills, with experience collecting, organizing, and disseminating abundant information accurately.

• Minimum of three years of demonstrated success working as part of a team in a complex academic or business office environment, including financial and administrative work in a leadership capacity involving the simultaneous execution of multiple programs and initiatives.

• Demonstration of strong, effective oral and written communication skills.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge of accounting and information systems including Kuali Financial System, KR/PD Proposal Submission System, Oracle, Excel, MS Word and Crystal Reports.

• Experience creating and managing budgets and variance analysis.

• Ability to present findings via verbal conversations and financial reporting.

• Experience with statistics and dataset analytics (using SPSS , SAS , Excel)

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with an innovative approach to business planning

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryFinancial Analyst

Duty/Responsibility

• Leads to the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the TMI’s strategic financial goals. Develop a detailed “all funds” budget by individual accounts, report groups, and sub-accounts, providing comprehensive financial oversight.

• Consults with the department during the budgeting process to ensure alignment with the department goals and objectives.

• Maintain records of commitments to the TMI and commitments by the TMI , ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

• Conduct monthly variance analysis and financial forecasts to the fiscal year-end, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

• Partnering with the department, to assist with reviewing and approving financial transactions to ensure accuracy and propriety, overseeing account reconciliation processes, and responding to audit inquiries and adjusting practices as required.

• Identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in financial performance.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support various financial planning and analysis activities.

• In collaboration with the Department, work with the Associate Director of Operations and Strategy and members of the institute, to develop business and financial plans to ensure the financial integrity of programs and identify opportunities to utilize available funds for optimal outcomes.

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategorySystems Analyst

Duty/Responsibility

• Onsite super user for numerous information technology systems at CSU . Such as Kuali Financial Systems, Kuali Research, WebFocus, Symphony, My Research and Administration & Management.

• Onsite super user for local information technology systems in the TMI . Such as Crystal Reports, Monday.com, Calpendo, MS Excel, MS Access.

• Create, monitor, and update record-keeping systems to compile data and prepare reports.

• Problem solving and overcoming obstacles or challenges to technology systems.

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryAccounting

Duty/Responsibility

• This position oversees the accounting for the TMI funds which includes appropriated funds, intramural and extramural research grants, indirect cost returns, faculty startups, internal recharge centers, external service centers, scholarship and gift funds and other fund sources.

• As the Fiscal Officer, review and approve financial transactions for authenticity and allowability, monitor balances; assure accurate time and effort allocations; complete account reconciliations to the financial system of record; and identify/correct errors and justify expense redistribution while implementing effective means to avoid future recurrences.

• Assist with cost analysis and billing rate calculations for internal and external service centers; understand and address the impact of indirect costs rates, cost increases and/or decreased revenue.

• Prepare invoices for both the internal and external clients and manage accounts receivable and deposit funds received from these clients

• Serve as facility resource to TMI constituents for interpretation of the University’s purchasing policies and procedures.

• Assist TMI constituents with any problems associated with transactions as needed.

Percentage Of Time40

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by 01/9/2025. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactSamantha Garcia, samantha.garcia@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University 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. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents