Financial Analyst III

Budget Development and Oversight /  Financial Reporting

• Development and management of annual budgets for the unit as well as each department within the museum.
• Preparing regular financial statements and reports for grants, UF internal reporting, UF Foundation reporting, etc.
• Preparing monthly expenditure statements for all budget managers and meeting regularly with them to assist with department budget management and reconciliation.
• Preparing budget-to-actual expenditure report to present to the Museum Director on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the Director.
• Monitoring spending and providing detailed variance explanations.
• Ensure alignment of financial practices with organizational goals and fiscal policies.

Compliance and Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor internal financial controls and audit processes.
• Identify areas of risk and implement solutions that safeguard financial integrity.
• Suggest corrections to account balances and resolve funding issues.
• Proactively analyze current processes, recommend solutions to leadership, and support implementation.

Financial Forecasting and Analysis

• Develop and present detailed financial forecasts, long-range planning models, and cash flow projections.
• Provide analysis to support decision-making and business strategy.
• Recommend resource allocation strategies and cost-saving opportunities based on data-driven insights.

 Leadership and Team Collaboration

• Serves as a lead for other financial staff.
• Guides team members in daily operations, training, and professional development.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to gather data, resolve financial issues, and implement improvements.
• Create and present staff training on relevant financial topics.
• Act as a liaison between finance and all museum departments.
• Partners with the Human Resources Manager on payroll distributions and budget requirements
• Collaborates with the Rentals Department regarding invoices, deposits, tax reporting, etc.
• Works with the Director of Visitor Engagement in the preparation and submission of inventory reports.
• Support the implementation of new financial systems or tools as needed.

Grant Support and Documentation

• Support the administration of grant agreements, funding compliance, and reporting.
• Provides the Special Projects Manager with all financial requirements; assists with timeline and regulation adherence.
• Works with the Human Resources Manager in tracking and reporting grant personnel salary expenditures.
• Monitors restricted funds and coordinating documentation.

$65,000 - $80,000

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated high-level mastery of Microsoft Excel

• Strong skills in budget modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience with PeopleSoft to include expertise with Enterprise Analytics and Queries
• Experience with UF Foundation funding
• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field 
• Experience supervising finance professionals
• Experience with grant financial management
• Advanced knowledge of financial software and enterprise system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

To be considered please upload the following documents with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.