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The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Johns Hopkins University is excited to accept applications for the role of Financial Analyst. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion/Deputy Chief Diversity Officer, the Financial Analyst will work closely with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) leadership as well as leaders within the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) to manage the operating budget process, develop and implement an effective budget management strategy, as well as provide other financial services.

The successful candidate will possess the knowledge needed to: 1) operate at a micro and macro level to help manage and project the finances of ODI and CDI; 2) collaborate with University Administration finance staff to help manage the university's robust Roadmap budget; and 3) identify fiscal opportunities for ODI and CDI to support and engage campus and community partners.

JHU's Diversity Statement

• At Johns Hopkins we strive to be a model of a pluralistic society in which we acknowledge, embrace, and engage diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences. We seek to build and buttress an inclusive intellectual and physical environment to ensure that all members of our community know with certainty that they belong at Johns Hopkins...To read our university's full diversity statement, please navigate to our diversity website.

*For full consideration, please upload a Resume and a cover letter highlighting how your background and skills position you as the best candidate for this role.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Provide strategic financial advice and counsel to the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer.
• Develop and manage the budget planning process for ODI and CDI.
• Manipulate SAP data and create easily understood reports to help facilitate strategic decisions.
• Analyze monthly budget reports for individual cost centers utilizing knowledge of planned performance and trend analysis.; Develop a year end projection.; Pursue anomalies and process transfers if needed.
• Track and process transfers of shared expenses within ODI, CDI, and other JHU entities.
• Develop and maintain an internal budget.
• Conduct periodic audits of ODI/CDI travel documents.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports for ODI and CDI leadership.
• Prepare reports including analysis of historical and current trends and forecasting of future scenarios.
• Meet regularly with budget managers to gain in-depth knowledge of spending patterns and incorporate meeting findings into recommendations for improved practices.
• Compile data for analysis and forecasting purposes; run reports as needed for ODI and CDI area.
• Analyze and verify revenue and expenses to ensure appropriate spending and billing practices.
• Prepare financial summaries and any other ad hoc reports for presentation.

Financial Knowledge/Collaboration

• Participate in divisional and university wide quarterly and year-end closing.
• Work alongside University Administration (UA) finance and University Student Services (USS) finance teams to identify best practices for effectively managing ODI and CDI budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all finance related matters with the UA and USS finance offices.
• May be asked to work with University Finance on special projects.

Additional Financial Knowledge & Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of university policies and procedures to help assure compliance.
• Provide both formal and informal financial training to all staff who utilize the university finance system.
• May serve as an approver of financial documents and transactions including expenditure (e.g., purchasing card and travel) and budget.
• Serve as an engaging team member by regularly contributing ideas to content planning and brainstorming discussions.
• Additional duties to be assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Superior attention to detail; ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically.
• Ability to navigate financial management systems (e.g., SAP, Concur).
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing/copyediting skills.
• Must be able to work effectively and independently in an environment to balance competing priorities and to handle multiple assignments on deadline, while ensuring quality of resulting materials/content.
• Organized, and demonstrated ability to manage long- and short-term complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to translate sometimes complex information into clear, concise messages for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural responsiveness, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups, including students, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, motivate others, and manage interpersonal situations.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with school and division partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment.
• Personal and/or professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and/or social justice work.
• Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the attainment of divisional and institutional goals and objectives.
• Record of working effectively to promote an environment of collegiality and diversity.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Three years progressively responsible related financial/accounting experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's Degree in relevant discipline.
• Five years related experience.
• Experience with SAP.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent analytical capabilities.

Classified Title: Financial Analyst 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $53,300 - Max $93,500 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Office of Diversity and Inclusion  
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.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information

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About Johns Hopkins University

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