Sr. Financial Analyst

Massey Cancer Center

“To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals.”

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center is a nationally ranked cancer center located in the heart of Downtown Richmond. All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and academic-professional-benefits/

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities


Massey Cancer Center is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to assist with budgeting activities related to the overall Center budget for all planned sources and uses of funds. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Strategic Financial Planning, this position will work closely with assigned accountants as well as the Chief Administrative Officer to develop and implement new processes, track partnerships and Center commitments, and assist with day to day functions related to finance operations.

Other job duties include and are not limited to:

• Management of systems to accurately monitor and forecast the revenues and expenditures of the MCC
• Assist with the development and management of new commitments database
• Perform burn rate and cost savings analysis across all Massey departments
• Design and implement operational process improvements
• Ad-hoc financial and grant reporting
• Ensure compliance with university and/or agency regulations and restrictions. Expert on MCC’s chart of accounts, non grant sources of funding and grants.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Massey Cancer Center supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
• Experience in budget preparation and/or accounting analysis
• Experience with automated financial systems and Microsoft Office Professional 2016 or later software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply budgeting and accounting principles, practices, methods and procedures.
• Ability to identify, define, analyze, and formulate alternative solutions to complex administrative and budget implementation issues.
• Have high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, and attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong skills in prioritizing work flow
• Must be able to use discretion and wise judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential subject matter.
• Graduation from a college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of professional level training and experience.

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Experience in higher education or state agency is preferred. Considerable knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and principles. Knowledge of Banner (VCU’s ERP system) is preferred.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience



Position Details:

Department: Massey Cancer Center
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Massey Human Resources

Contact Email: MasseyHR@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: