Senior Financial Analyst I

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Financial Analyst I

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing

Department
Nicotine & Tobacco Institute

Overview
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.

Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Posting Summary
Rutgers is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst I for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ This position is responsible for conducting financial analysis, projects and statistical studies. Coordinates formulation, monitoring, and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement the program objectives of the organization.

Duties include:

• Prepares budget and forecast for units within the Center based on organization's performance, estimated revenue, expense reports and past budget numbers.
• Supports the Institution's annual RBHS budget preparation
• Prepares financial analysis and consults with project PIs to monitor progress and ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes to facilitate long-term planning; includes the monitoring of subawards.
• Reviews and approves expenditures of departments to ensure compliance with budget and allowability according to sponsor policy and compliance with Rutgers policy.
• Directs preparation of special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directive

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
28S

Salary Details
minimum 81,155.000

Minimum Salary
81155.000

Mid Range Salary
97671.000

Maximum Salary
116172.000

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours
37.5

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description
HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant field plus four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in fiscal activities.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent business acumen, accounting skills, detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer applications at an advanced level (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be resourceful by maximizing the utilization of the Rutgers resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials
• Strong experience managing a large portfolio of sponsored Grants and Contracts from various types of Sponsoring Agencies
• Strong knowledge of Research grants and contracts budgeting and federal guidelines/regulations pertaining to Research and Development

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2189

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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