Careers at RMU

Position Department: Financial Analysis

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

This position’s primary function is to complete financial analysis and decision support initiatives, as well as supporting the monthly financial close process. Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting both revenues and expense, explaining processes and systems, profitability reporting and analysis, completing analysis and business cases related to new investments and initiatives. This role is expected to understand all University activity, identify issues and trends, communicate the same to management and recommend actions as appropriate.

• Develop revenue and expense budgets for areas of University supported.
• Develop profitability analysis. Review cost trends and identify cost containment opportunities to reduce waste.
• Lead point of financial contact for areas of University supported. Present results to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise and assist customers in managing their operating budgets as well as make financial recommendations.
• Develop standardized management reports and information systems to assist in business decision making.
• Detect and eliminate non-value added tasks through continuous process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Accounting or Finance Preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to multi-task and deadline-oriented.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring a high degree of collaboration with others while also having the ability to anticipate and solve problems and work independently.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must possess high ethical standards.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: No

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No

Required to Pass a Credit Check: Yes

Additional Posting Information: None

Special Applicant Instructions: None

Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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