[Hiring] Finance and Accounting Analyst @Oregon Health & Science University

Role Description

The Finance and Accounting Analyst 2 for the academic mission, providing financial analytic services to the Senior Director of Budget & Finance, the Academics Budget Manager and project lead specifically around special projects.

• Gather & analyze financial data.
• Organize data into accessible reports.
• Perform various types of analysis using key metrics.
• Provide forecasting support.
• Process financial transactions, budgeting, and report consolidation.
• Provide all aspects of the financial process and procedures, interpretation, reporting, and financial analysis to support integration of special projects and initiatives across the institution’s goals.
• Analyze budget variances & provide recommendations to correct negative trends or variances.
• Prepare financial reports and projections with options for improving budget performance and cost efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation of the Operating and Capital budgets.
• Provide cost-benefit analysis of existing or new programs.
• Process financial transactions, purchasing, A/P and A/R, Journal Entries, and approve Pcard transactions.
• Detail-oriented with strong financial & organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as being self-directed.
• Set and prioritize obtainable goals and work efficiently under pressure of multiple deadlines for multiple areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• If from a related field, candidate must have 36 hours of accounting courses from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience.
• Highly proficient with the use of computers, including database and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrate proficiency of accounting principles (e.g. GAAP).
• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational improvements and business cases.
• Intermediate spreadsheet skills, including complex functions, formulas, and formatting.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Understanding of financial reporting concepts such as cost accounting and net present value analysis.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding sensitive matters/issues.
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, plus 4 years of directly related experience as defined in the position description.
• Proficient in Oracle & Cognos/Rubix software including General Ledger, iProcurement, and Labor Distribution.
• Experience in central funding, allocations, and state funding.
• Familiarity with OHSU Fiscal Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

• Oregon's only public academic health center.
• Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• Inclusive environment welcoming people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations.
• Efforts to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution.