Senior Financial Analyst I

Senior Financial Analyst I

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. 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.

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: preparing budget and forecast for units within the Center based on organization's performance, estimated revenue, expense reports and past budget numbers; supporting the Institution's annual RBHS budget preparation; preparing financial analysis and consulting with project PI's to monitor progress and ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes to facilitate long-term planning; including the monitoring of subawards; reviewing and approving expenditures of departments to ensure compliance with budget and allow ability according to sponsor policy and compliance with Rutgers policy; directing preparation of special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directive.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 28S

Salary Details - $81,155 - $100,000

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 - 37.50

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift - Day

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 preferred. Strong experience managing a large portfolio of sponsored Grants and Contracts from various types of Sponsoring Agencies preferred. Strong knowledge of Research grants and contracts budgeting and federal guidelines/regulations pertaining to Research and Development preferred.