University of South Florida in
Finite & Business Analyst (Finance)
This position is responsible for the USF Foundation's Fund Management processes. Review and process fund setup and maintenance, signer approvals, purpose changes, the annual Code of Ethics process and Advancement requests. The role also represents Fund Management in various meetings within the department and across colleges and in training sessions provided by the USF Foundation.
Responsibilities
Review all gift agreements, grants, scholarship criteria worksheets, and Fund Data Forms to ensure completeness and readiness for processing; work closely with Central Records for fund setup and gift transfers.
Collaborate with Development Officers and other Foundation staff to capture donor intent; verify fund completeness once established.
Handle inquiries from USF faculty, staff, administration, and Development Officers; interpret and enforce Foundation policy; resolve cross‑departmental issues.
Review and enforce changes to fund names, organization codes, and signers; facilitate purpose change processes.
Maintain and monitor the Fund Management system; manage general accounting functions including journal entries, transfers, gift moves, and account reconciliations; generate required reports.
Coordinate with departments to close funds, transfer remaining balances, and notify Central Records.
Work with internal and external auditors on documentation of fund signers, changes, and reports related to donor intent.
Present Foundation Fund Management information in training sessions to educate other departments; maintain up‑to‑date training materials.
Provide customer service related to fund balances, histories, purposes, and signers; meet regularly with departments to review fund accuracy and maintain relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 0–2 years of fiscal work experience; or a degree in another field with 2 years of fiscal experience; or four years of fiscal experience.
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively.
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of accounting, consolidated financial reporting, reconciliation of multiple accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.
Project management experience preferred.
Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. USF is dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranking No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans; a retirement plan; employee and dependent tuition programs; generous leave; and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). With an all‑time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024, USF ranks among the top 20 public universities for U.S. patents and generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. Our Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Compliance and Federal Notices The position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Responsibilities
Review all gift agreements, grants, scholarship criteria worksheets, and Fund Data Forms to ensure completeness and readiness for processing; work closely with Central Records for fund setup and gift transfers.
Collaborate with Development Officers and other Foundation staff to capture donor intent; verify fund completeness once established.
Handle inquiries from USF faculty, staff, administration, and Development Officers; interpret and enforce Foundation policy; resolve cross‑departmental issues.
Review and enforce changes to fund names, organization codes, and signers; facilitate purpose change processes.
Maintain and monitor the Fund Management system; manage general accounting functions including journal entries, transfers, gift moves, and account reconciliations; generate required reports.
Coordinate with departments to close funds, transfer remaining balances, and notify Central Records.
Work with internal and external auditors on documentation of fund signers, changes, and reports related to donor intent.
Present Foundation Fund Management information in training sessions to educate other departments; maintain up‑to‑date training materials.
Provide customer service related to fund balances, histories, purposes, and signers; meet regularly with departments to review fund accuracy and maintain relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 0–2 years of fiscal work experience; or a degree in another field with 2 years of fiscal experience; or four years of fiscal experience.
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively.
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of accounting, consolidated financial reporting, reconciliation of multiple accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.
Project management experience preferred.
Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. USF is dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranking No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans; a retirement plan; employee and dependent tuition programs; generous leave; and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). With an all‑time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024, USF ranks among the top 20 public universities for U.S. patents and generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. Our Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
Compliance and Federal Notices The position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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