Johns Hopkins Public Safety (JHPS) is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join its Finance & Administration team. The Sr. Financial Analyst reports to the Sr. Financial Manager and will have financial accountability of funding used to support and implement a diverse set of projects and activities aiming to advance Johns Hopkins Public Safety commitment to safeguarding our vibrant learning and working community through holistic, progressive approaches to security that foster deep community relationships built on trust, cooperation, and mutual respect.

　　The Sr. Financial Analyst position will be responsible for financial transactions, performing moderately complex statistical, cost, and financial analysis of financial reports and data, and preparing reports for JHPS leadership and project managers. The ideal candidate will manage the development and analysis of funds including project and salary budget projections and proposals for the JHPS's financials. They will compile fiscal year workplan/requests for review and approval, work with the JHPS's leadership team to outline fiscal projections, events, activities, and plan future projects for the JHPS.

　　This position works in collaboration with JHPS leadership to ensure that financials/budgets are aligned with the overall University's budgets, goals, and policies.

　　Specific Duties & Responsibilities

　　Ensures compliance with divisional policies and the policies of the University regarding proper use of funds.

　　Actively participate in, contribute to, and engage in departmental financial management meetings, trainings and initiatives and ensure that new policies and other developments are quickly and efficiently applied within JHPS.

　　Reviews and approves expenditures/financial transactions for the portfolio (travel & business expense reimbursements, shopping cart/purchasing, check requests/on-line payment requests) when center approvers are not available.

　　Analyzes budget patterns and historical trends; projects expenditures and revenues and assembles budgets for final submission.

　　Monitors monthly revenues and expenditures, maintains historical statistical data, and reconciles accounts.

　　Explains accounting transactions and resolves discrepancies and other accounting issues.

　　Oversees the allocation of internal costs amongst the various focus areas as outlined in strategic plan.

　　Serves as a liaison between department business office, and other departments, schools, divisions, etc.

　　Problem solves finance challenges and issues and informs and communicates with the Sr. Manager of Finance/Administration to report on the status of current and pending issues.

　　Monitors, identifies, and communicates important budgetary issues such as over expenditures, revenue reductions, potential cost savings and unplanned costs.

　　Identifies discrepancies and provides budget analyst information necessary to prepare and post journal entries into ledgers.

　　Initiate and oversee p card processing for project activities.

　　Builds financial models as needed (to evaluate future year programing, variances, etc.)

　　In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Finance and Administration and & Sr. Manager, initiate and develop training to orient staff on financial matters, including fiscal management, policies, and procedures.

　　Serves as an ongoing financial resource and provide guidance to project leaders and directors, including assisting in preparation of accurate budget reconciliations, proposals and accounting.

　　Reviews and edits selection memos and oversees processing of independent contractors and master service agreement.

　　Provides hands-on training, instruction and support to administrative coordinator(s), budget specialist, and budget analyst.

　　Runs various BW Analysis reports on staff, headcount, positions, salary overpayments, etc.

　　Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Financial Manager.

　　Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

　　On a regular and continuous basis, exercises independent administrative judgment and assumes progressively increasing responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the center.

　　Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills (have an insatiable desire to solve business challenges) and strong attention to details and accuracy.

　　Advanced knowledge in the use of spreadsheets, presentations and word processing required.

　　Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring excellent oral and written communication skills.

　　Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, fellows, students, volunteers, prospective students, alumni, etc.

　　Strong customer service orientation with internal stakeholders.

　　Exhibits sensitivity to the interrelationship of both people and functions within and outside the center.

　　Flexibility on several tasks simultaneously with ability to meet concurrent deadlines.

　　Ability to work for long periods of time without direction and ability to prioritize work.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.

　　Five years progressively responsible related financial/accounting experience.

　　Additional education (master's in a related field) may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of SAP accounting system practices and implementation within the Hopkins environment strongly preferred.

　　MS EXCEL Advanced, with demonstrated knowledge of Pivot tables, formulas and other advanced Excel tools and functions preferred.

　　Additional Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft teams - desired).

　　Classified Title: Sr. Financial Analyst

　　Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD

　　Starting Salary Range: Min $62,300 - Max $109,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

　　Employee group: Full Time

　　Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

　　Exempt Status: Exempt

　　Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus

　　Department name: ​​​​​​​VP for Public Safety Office of

　　Personnel area: University Administration

　　Total Rewards

　　The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

　　Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

　　JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

　　**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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