DOTS Financial Analyst

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UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a DOTS Financial Analyst. The analyst prepares and analyzes financial reports, manages multi-year budgets and forecasts, supports rate modeling, and develops strategies for financial sustainability for the Department of Transportation Services. They collaborate across areas including parking, transit, fleet, and emerging mobility to align financial analysis with university policies.

Highlights

Prepare and analyze financial reports and manage multi-year budgets and forecasts.
Support rate modeling and identify financial sustainability strategies.
Collaborate with functional areas such as parking, transit, fleet, and emerging mobility services.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Workday systems preferred.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
At least three years of professional experience in budget, finance, or accounting; work experience may substitute education.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and budget functions.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Salary range: $66,400-$79,680 with benefits.
Financial disclosure is required for this position.

DOTS Financial Analyst Full Description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Financial Analyst provides critical financial and analytical support to the University's Department of Transportation Services. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Business and Financial Services, this position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing multi-year budgets and forecasts, supporting rate modeling, and identifying strategies for financial sustainability. The analyst will work across functional areas including parking, transit, fleet, and emerging mobility services to ensure operational decisions are supported by sound financial analysis and aligned with university policies.

Physical Demands:
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Preferences:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or a related field.
Experience in higher education, public sector finance, transportation or logistics operations.
Familiarity with Workday systems.
Knowledge of auxiliary services budgeting or grant-funded projects.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control practices. Knowledge of budget functions including preparation, balancing, and internal control.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Best Consideration Date: 12/01/2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: YES

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

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Department

VPA-VP Administration

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$66,400-$79,680

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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