Job Announcement #208-05

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

This position exercises considerable independent judgment and performs complex fiscal analysis, employing a number of sophisticated analytical techniques, to assist upper management in systemwide decision-making. This position reports directly to the Controller.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERCENTAGE OF TIME

35% - Apply analytical techniques (e.g., ratio analysis, trend analysis, and modeling) to provide quality assurance for system-level and institution-level reporting as well as for the underlying data. This includes identification of anomalies, trends, and other issues in need of clarification. It also includes determination and/or verification of causative factors, and, if warranted, formulation and/or evaluation of written explanations and/or action plans. Enhanced periodic and ad-hoc reports for upper management is integral.

25%- Conduct complex fiscal analysis to evaluate implementation of proposed initiatives, continuation and/or elimination of existing activities. This includes preparing and/or evaluating decision packages and fiscal impact statements, tracking actual performance compared to management approved plans, and preparing and/or evaluating written status reports.

15% - Research, develop, and provide leadership for implementation of best practices for a wide range of techniques associated with sophisticated fiscal analysis. This includes development of related policies.

10% - Represent OUS on statewide interagency committees. This includes consulting with regulatory/oversight agencies to collaborate on problem solving and mutual planning and implementation projects related to fiscal analysis. It also includes building and maintaining good communication channels.

10% - Represent the Chancellor’s Office on systemwide workgroups. This encompasses providing leadership and coordination for a broad range of projects related to fiscal analysis. This includes creation and delivery of systemwide training programs.

5% - Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Six years of professional accounting or auditing experience (preference given to college and university experience)
• Three years of fiscal analysis experience
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA certificate preferred
• Experience in preparing/analyzing financial and managerial reports
• Experience in researching, analyzing, and applying laws, rules, regulations and GAAP
• Experience in using analytical techniques (e.g., trend analysis, financial ratios, and modeling)
• Experience with college and university budgeting preferred
• Experience in policy development
• Advanced communication skills
  

NOTE

A criminal background check will be conducted for the candidate chosen for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For immediate consideration submit an Oregon University System employment application, a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, plus a current résumé. Employment applications can be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (541) 346-5832 or from our website http://www.ous.edu/dept/hr/employment.php, employment opportunities link.

Send application packet to:
Attn: Senior Fiscal Analyst Search
Controller's Division
P.O. Box 488
Corvallis, OR 97339-0488

Fax 541-737-0850 or email: christy_farm@ous.edu

 

The Oregon University System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to development of an inclusive, multicultural higher educational environment.

The Oregon University System consists of seven universities under the control of the governor-appointed State Board of Higher Education. The Chancellor is the System's chief executive officer, with vice chancellors and deputies having responsibilities for Strategic Programs and Planning; Graduate and Research Policy; Enrollment Policy and Community Colleges; K-12 and Teacher Programs; and Finance and Administration.