Sr. Financial Analyst

Primary Purpose of Position

The Financial Analyst Sr is primarily responsible for financial management of the Department of Psychiatry; including VCU, MCV, and MCVF functions and activities.

Typical Duties

This position is responsible for:

• supervising and training fiscal and administrative staff;
• reviewing and approving financial transactions;
• managing the Department’s VCU indexes, MCVP cost centers, and foundation(s)’ funds;
• data mining and analysis;
• financial reporting;
• assisting with budget preparation and execution;
• compiling, submitting, verifying, and distributing faculty pay plan information;
• coordinating contractual payments, consulting and medical/legal financial activities;
• coordinating ARMICS and other internal control functions;
• assisting Department Chair, Administrator, and other leadership positions with financial tasks/functions.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and operations is needed.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret financial data and draw sound conclusions.

• Proficient use of analytical tools and techniques and the ability to apply them appropriately.

• Ability to fit into a team environment as characterized by shared accountability.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a variety of projects and to work independently.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively at all levels - within and outside the university.

• Several years of financial analysis and/or accounting experience; strong customer service skills needed.

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration or equivalent experience.

• Working knowledge of University and MCVP/MCVH financial systems and databases (including but not limited to BANNER, Workday, API

• Knowledge of academic medical center financial operations;

• Supervisory Experience

University title: Sr. Financial Specialist 1-3

Position will remain open until filled with a priority application date of January 10.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. All full-time university 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/

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $55,800-$80,000



Position Details:

Department: Psychiatry
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Tammy Beltz

Contact Email: tammy.beltz@vcuhealth.org

Contact Phone: 804-827-0058