Job Description

Working/Functional Title

Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst works for the Office of Financial Reporting in the Controller's Office. The Office of Financial Reporting team serves as the central technical accountants for the university. This role includes responsibilities related to GASB-based external reporting, a variety of regulatory-based external reporting, management reporting and analysis, and internal financial policy and internal control development/maintenance.

Work Modality

This position is "remote-friendly" within Michigan, with the expectation of a regular on-campus presence. This is typically referred to as "Hybrid", with the flexibility of regular remote work mixed with in-office work as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Salary Expectations

Salary is commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do

• Perform financial accounting/cost analysis in order to provide financial statements and managerial reports in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards/Fund accounting.
• Interpret and apply authoritative accounting guidance for proper reporting of university transactions.
• Analyze financial systems and assisting departments with effective and efficient use of these systems.
• Develop and recommend university accounting policies/procedures for consideration by management.
• Assist in reviewing and processing financial system transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies/procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of the university's annual year-end financial statement compilation and audit.
• Assist with interim financial reporting and forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of various regulatory filing requirements on behalf of the University.
• Assist departments on cross-functional, collaborative projects for implementing University policies and procedures in an efficient and effective manner.
• Attend relevant professional development courses as approved by management.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field with relevant course work in information technology; three to five years of progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, auditing, management, or a field specific to the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Extensive work experience in financial and cost analysis and fund accounting.
• Expansive work experience in professional financial statement preparation and developing accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity and experience with MS Access, Excel and Word.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

To be considered for this position, your application must include all of the following:

Cover Letter

Resume

Three Professional References

Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://controller.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/29/2026 at 11:55 PM