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Colorado State University

Financial Analyst Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K - $110K

💻 Finance

🗓️ December 17th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Financial Analyst Specialist. The role involves managing financial activities for Safety and Risk Services within the Division of University Operations, including daily accounting transactions, monthly closes, financial reporting, budget management, and process improvements. The Specialist also supports financial planning and reporting for the Offices of the Vice Presidents for University Operations and Human Resources.

Highlights

  • Manage accounting transactions, monthly closings, and financial reporting for multiple fund types.

  • Support budget management and financial planning for Safety and Risk Services and other university operations units.

  • Process journal entries, reconciliations, and resolve account discrepancies following GAAP/GASB standards.

  • Develop financial models, templates, and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.

  • Collaborate with university finance offices to enhance system efficiency and data integrity.

  • Lead process improvements and internal audit activities to increase accuracy and accountability.

  • Provide professional customer service to various university departments regarding financial inquiries.

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5-10 years of relevant experience in higher education or government finance.

  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, CPA or CMA certification, and advanced skills in data visualization platforms.

  • Annual salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 with comprehensive employee benefits at Colorado State University.

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