Senior Financial Analyst I

Location: College Station, Texas, United States

Salary: $6,951.00–$7,500.00 per month, commensurate with experience

Company

The Texas A&M University System Offices support a system of universities, agencies, health science organizations, and campuses through education, research, technology commercialization, training, and public services.

What you will do

• Administer System initiative portfolios, including process development, execution, tracking, and financial compliance.
• Oversee the full contract and grant lifecycle, including budget monitoring, account management, expense review, payment processing, reconciliation, invoicing, and funding requirements.
• Review System contracts and agreements for compliance with System, state, and federal requirements, while mitigating risk for high-visibility awards.
• Analyze program financial positions, assets, liabilities, budgets, funding allocations, and indirect cost recovery accounts.
• Prepare historical, comparative, graphical, and narrative financial reports and provide decision support to leadership.
• Coordinate with member institutions, accounting, research services, sponsors, partners, and other stakeholders; resolve financial issues and support special projects, meetings, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with contracts and a solid understanding of governmental budgeting and fund accounting.
• Experience or familiarity with TAMUS financial systems: FAMIS, Canopy, FAMISweb, EDW Business Objects, AggieBuy, and Emburse.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing clear financial information.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.
• Subject to a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other required information.

Nice to have

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply System, state, and federal regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with employer contributions through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas.
• Defined contribution retirement plan through an approved ORP vendor, where applicable.
• Voluntary tax-deferred annuity options, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
• Benefits support work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete employment application; a cover letter and resume may also be required.
• Employment is contingent on credential and information verification and completion of the required criminal history check.