University of Maryland
Financial Analyst - DOTS
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$67K - $80K
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Finance
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February 16th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Financial Analyst - DOTS. This role involves providing financial and analytical support to the Department of Transportation Services by preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing multi-year budgets and forecasts, and identifying strategies to ensure financial sustainability across parking, transit, fleet, and emerging mobility services. The analyst collaborates across functions to support operational decisions with sound financial analysis aligned with university policies.
Highlights
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for the Department of Transportation Services.
- Manage multi-year budgets and financial forecasts.
- Develop strategies for financial sustainability within parking, transit, fleet, and mobility services.
- Collaborate with multiple functional areas to align operational decisions with university policies.
- Required to have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control practices.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Preferred familiarity with Workday systems and knowledge of auxiliary services budgeting or grant-funded projects.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field with at least three years of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience.
- Salary range is $67,000 to $80,400 annually.
- Employment requires financial disclosure and successful background check completion.
Financial Analyst - DOTS Full Description
Job Description Summary
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, 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, Business, or a related field.
Experience in higher education, or transportation/logistics operations.
Familiarity with Workday systems.
Knowledge of auxiliary services budgeting or grant-funded projects.
Licenses/Certifications:
N/A
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, Business, or a related field.
Experience in higher education, or transportation/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, and a list of References
Best Consideration Date: 03/02/2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: YES
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-VP Administration
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
67,000.00 - 80,400.00
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.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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