Financial Planning, Analysis, & Reporting Specialist III

Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnership support for the College of Science, guiding financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, payroll administration, compliance, and operational decision-making.

Support Sponsored Programs Accounting and post-award grant management through oversight of grants, contracts, and cost-share commitments; financial reporting and analysis; compliance monitoring; and collaboration with faculty, staff, and university partners. Serve as a trusted advisor to department leadership and the Dean, helping advance the college's academic, research, and financial priorities through informed decision-making and responsible stewardship of resources

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations

Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations

Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets

Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements

Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts

Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance

Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office

Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities

Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field

5 years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 3 - A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff.

FLSA Category Exempt

Work Location Hybrid

Compensation $65,900 - $85,000

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.