Michigan State University Hiring for Senior Analyst / Finance Sr Asst Manager/Analyst at East Lansing Full Time

Job no: 935381
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 13
Major Administrative Unit / College: Finance
Department: Controller 10076200
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Financial/Accounting, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

Senior Analyst

Position Summary

Position works for the Office of Financial Reporting in the Controller’s Office as a Senior Financial Analyst. Duties include: Perform financial accounting/cost analysis in order to provide financial statements and managerial reports in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards/Fund accounting; Interpret and apply authoritative accounting guidance for proper reporting of University transactions; Analyze financial systems and assisting departments with effective and efficient use of these systems; Develop and recommend University accounting policies/procedures for consideration by management; Assist in reviewing and processing financial system transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures; Assist in the coordination of the University’s annual year-end financial statement compilation and audit; Assist in the preparation of various regulatory filing requirements on behalf of the University; Assist departments on cross-functional, collaborative projects for implementing University policies and procedures in an efficient and effective manner; Attend relevant professional development courses as approved by management. This position is remote-friendly; with the expectation of on-Campus presence on a regular basis. This is typically referred to as Hybrid; with the flexibility of regular remote work mixed with in-office work as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in accounting or finance; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in working with financial statement preparation, including accounting and auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; extensive work experience in financial and cost analysis and fund accounting; expansive work experience in professional financial statement preparation and developing accounting controls, policies, and procedures; familiarity and experience with MS Access, Excel and Word; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

WWW.CTLR.MSU.EDU

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends on 3/26/2024 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Mar 20, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 2, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time