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Indiana University Department-Specific Responsibilities Analyzes complex financial data (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows) to support strategic decision-making and ensures compliance with university and federal guidelines Develops and maintains financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, rate setting, and long-term financial planning for Indiana University (IU) Conferences, a department which manages more than 1,300 conferences and non-credit programs annually Prepares and interprets monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; communicates insights through charts, dashboards, and technical reports for internal stakeholders Monitors and enforces financial compliance, including credit card reconciliation, PCI standards, tax regulations, and grant billing processes critical to program sustainability Supports cost analysis and vendor negotiations by maintaining a master database of historical expense data, helping ensure transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility Drives accounting workflow improvements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined processes that enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort Automates reconciliation processes and other routine financial tasks to improve data integrity and reduce risk across multiple high-volume accounts Evaluates and recommends new financial tools, systems, or software integrations General Responsibilities Performs more complex fiscal analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows; compiles trends and makes recommendations to guide financial decisions Provides specialized financial analysis using measures such as past financial performance, economic conditions, price, yield, stability, and investment risk Oversees and assists with specialized financial assignments, such as the regular preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity summaries Prepares, reviews, and provides interpretation of complex reports and analyses for manager and department as needed Verifies accuracy of data and makes recommendations for corrections Interprets fiscal policies and provides leadership to lower-level employees Presents findings using tools such as spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and technical reports EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field WORK EXPERIENCE 5 years in finance, financial administration, accounting, or related field Preferred Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau Skills Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Demonstrates analytical skills Articulate and responsive to colleagues Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Performs work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Possesses a high degree of initiative Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data Develops and delivers effective presentations This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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Financial Analyst
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Indiana University Department-Specific Responsibilities Analyzes complex financial data (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows) to support strategic decision-making and ensures compliance with university and federal guidelines Develops and maintains financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, rate setting, and long-term financial planning for Indiana University (IU) Conferences, a department which manages more than 1,300 conferences and non-credit programs annually Prepares and interprets monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; communicates insights through charts, dashboards, and technical reports for internal stakeholders Monitors and enforces financial compliance, including credit card reconciliation, PCI standards, tax regulations, and grant billing processes critical to program sustainability Supports cost analysis and vendor negotiations by maintaining a master database of historical expense data, helping ensure transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility Drives accounting workflow improvements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined processes that enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort Automates reconciliation processes and other routine financial tasks to improve data integrity and reduce risk across multiple high-volume accounts Evaluates and recommends new financial tools, systems, or software integrations General Responsibilities Performs more complex fiscal analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows; compiles trends and makes recommendations to guide financial decisions Provides specialized financial analysis using measures such as past financial performance, economic conditions, price, yield, stability, and investment risk Oversees and assists with specialized financial assignments, such as the regular preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity summaries Prepares, reviews, and provides interpretation of complex reports and analyses for manager and department as needed Verifies accuracy of data and makes recommendations for corrections Interprets fiscal policies and provides leadership to lower-level employees Presents findings using tools such as spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and technical reports EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field WORK EXPERIENCE 5 years in finance, financial administration, accounting, or related field Preferred Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI and Tableau Skills Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Demonstrates analytical skills Articulate and responsive to colleagues Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Performs work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Possesses a high degree of initiative Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data Develops and delivers effective presentations This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
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