Sr Financial Analyst

Job Description

Provides management, administration and / or analysis and evaluation of financial activities within a college or complex university department.

• Supervises a major complex segment of the University's financial operation.
• Designs and oversees the preparation of reports requiring the consolidation of a large volume of highly complex accounting and / or financial data into formats suitable for presentation.
• Develops, implements, and maintains financial and budget systems to ensure proper allocation of expenditures and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develops and monitors the annual budget for the college / department.
• Develops and maintains internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Advises regarding audit responses.
• Monitors departmental activities in financial and operational areas for compliance with audit recommendations.
• Assists in long-range financial planning.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, costing forecasts, and interprets generally accepted accounting principles.
• Communicates with external organizational representatives to resolve complex financial problems.
• Supervises and trains staff.
• Develops and implements integrated processes and applications for periodic and ad hoc financial reporting, and utilizing complex electronic financial information from systems and databases.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information from all components of the organizational entity, and develops integrated revenue / expense analysis, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinates, compiles, and analyzes annual financial statements for the organization and its component units, utilizing complex spreadsheet and database applications.
• Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal financial reporting systems and procedures for the organization or specific operational entities.
• Provides leadership and coordination to various technical personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field AND :

36 months experience in financial / accounting position to include analysis, auditing and budgeting.

Skills :

Working Conditions :

Physical : Sitting for prolonged periods. Speaking and listening. Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion.

Environmental : Standard Office Environment

Special Instructions :   If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma :   The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :   The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity / expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? : YesSpecial Indications : Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting

: Nov 18, 2025