Penn State
Financial Services
FinancialSpecialist-Controller'sOffice
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Financial Specialist - Controller's Office at Penn State. Skills: Financial management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Executive reporting. Reconcile ledger. Manage ledger”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Critical-thinking; Financial risk identification; Accounting issue resolution; Process improvement recommendation
Minimal travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years financial management, 5+ years analytical skills, 5+ years attention to detail, 5+ years organizational skills, 5+ years problem-solving, 5+ years critical-thinking
Nice to Have
CFA charterholder preferred, CPA preferred, FRM preferred
What You'll Do.
Resolve financial issues
Ensure policy compliance
Compile financial data
Analyze financial data
Prepare financial reports
Prepare presentations
Conduct operational analyses
Support labor planning
Support budget preparation
Support operational financial management
Maintain financial controls
Maintain operational procedures
Maintain reporting structures
Review financial transactions
Approve financial transactions
Approve journal vouchers
Approve correcting entries
Approve business expenses
Provide project funding analysis
Provide operational forecasting
Provide financial guidance
Support audit activities
Support compliance activities
Support year-end financial activities
Coordinate financial reporting
Coordinate operational support
Provide guidance to financial staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with leaders; Collaborate with faculty; Collaborate with administrators; Collaborate with central offices
Communication Scope
Executive reporting; Presentations
Full Job Description
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