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Financial Analysis Manager, Foundation
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Position Number: 5208471
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Analysis Manager, Foundation

Job ID: 271158
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Prepares financial reports, develops and maintains financial models, conducts ad-hoc analysis, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and profitability. Leverages financial expertise and analytical skills, plays a key role in evaluating business performance, identifying trends, and providing recommendations to optimize financial outcomes and achieve long-term objectives.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Partners with leadership team to develop annual operating budgets and resulting reserves
2. Uploads budget information into financial software
3. Produces monthly reporting for management (Operating Budgets, Capital Spending, Reserve Balances, Strategic Plan Progress)
4. Completes analysis(actual vs. budget/forecast/prior year)to ensure accuracy and provides explanation for variances to management
5. Submits budget amendments for both operating and payroll expense as needed
6. Develops forecasts quarterly and as needed
7. Prepares journal entries for operating budget items as necessary
8. Prepares PowerPoint presentations to convey budgets and results to senior management and trustees
9. Prepares quarterly dashboards of significant metrics for Senior Leadership and Trustees
10. Manages all scholarship management reporting including follow-up to ensure accuracy of reporting
11. Drives action plans throughout the year to ensure scholarships are awarded, including developing forecasting tools for business partners
12. Communicates progress reports to senior leadership and implements their direction to ensure the team achieves the strategic goals for scholarship spending
13. Extracts and calculates financial information for ~ 500 annual endowment reports and manages distribution process, prepares, and communicates college specific endowment reporting for accreditation requirements
14. Fields questions from business partners about endowment balances and spending
15. Serves as primary support to department leadership by assisting with preparing various requests for ad hoc information

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accountancy, Finance, Business or related field.

Required Experience
Four (4) years of related work experience in accounting, budgeting and analysis, and/or financial reporting with advanced level experience in querying data and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $71,220 to $85,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to analyze data objectively to make data driven decisions
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced proficiency in querying data from financial software to extract and analyze critical financial information.
Advanced level experience with Excel (managing data, pivot tables, complex formulas, building financial models)
Basic understanding of accounting principles

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=271158&PostingSeq=1