Senior Financial Analyst

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial data in PeopleSoft Financials, preparing a variety of financial reports and analyses, managing the Bass School's budget, monitoring spending trends, and maintaining compliance with institutional policies and governance.

Highlights

Manage and reconcile all funds monthly with precision.
Prepare financial projections, variance explanations, and strategic insights.
Supervise administrative staff and manage high-volume financial processes.
Oversee One Card activity, internal and external grants compliance.
Provide training on card procedures, expense coding, and compliance.
Communicate annual funding information to faculty and act as a departmental contact.
Proficiency with PeopleSoft Financials and experience with ERP accounting systems required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's preferred.
3-5 years using PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems; 5-7 years of progressive financial management experience.
Regular full-time position with a hybrid work schedule; salary commensurate with experience.

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Posting Details

Posting Number	S06742P
Position Title	Senior Financial Analyst
Functional Title
Department	Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Salary Range	Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	11/21/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	01/05/2026
Job Summary	The Senior Financial Analyst ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial data in PeopleSoft Financials and prepares a wide range of financial reports, transactions, and complex analyses. This position provides comprehensive financial oversight for the Bass School, including managing a substantial budget, monitoring spending trends, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of institutional policies and governance requirements.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area. - 3-5 years experience working with PeopleSoft or other complex ERP Accounting Systems. - 5-7 years progressively responsible related financial/accounting/budgeting experience. - 1-3 years capital accounting and/or budgeting experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience	Masters degree in a related area is preferred.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Senior Financial Analyst performs precise monthly reconciliation of all funds—down to the cent—and provides projections, variance explanations, and strategic insights to support sound decision-making. Serving as the right hand to the Director of Finance & Administration, this role also supervises administrative staff, exercises strong judgment in managing high-volume processes, and ensures operational efficiency within the department. Additional responsibilities include managing all One Card activity for the division, overseeing internal and external grants, and ensuring full compliance with school and university policies. The Senior Financial Analyst acts as the subject-matter expert for card usage, documentation standards, audit preparedness, and policy interpretation, and provides training to cardholders and department staff on procedures, expense coding, and compliance expectations. The Senior Financial Analyst is also responsible for communicating annual funding to faculty, and serving as a point of contact.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator*.

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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021

972.883.2221

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Posting Details

Posting Number	S06742P
Position Title	Senior Financial Analyst
Functional Title
Department	Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Salary Range	Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	11/21/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	01/05/2026
Job Summary	The Senior Financial Analyst ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial data in PeopleSoft Financials and prepares a wide range of financial reports, transactions, and complex analyses. This position provides comprehensive financial oversight for the Bass School, including managing a substantial budget, monitoring spending trends, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of institutional policies and governance requirements.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area. - 3-5 years experience working with PeopleSoft or other complex ERP Accounting Systems. - 5-7 years progressively responsible related financial/accounting/budgeting experience. - 1-3 years capital accounting and/or budgeting experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience	Masters degree in a related area is preferred.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Senior Financial Analyst performs precise monthly reconciliation of all funds—down to the cent—and provides projections, variance explanations, and strategic insights to support sound decision-making. Serving as the right hand to the Director of Finance & Administration, this role also supervises administrative staff, exercises strong judgment in managing high-volume processes, and ensures operational efficiency within the department. Additional responsibilities include managing all One Card activity for the division, overseeing internal and external grants, and ensuring full compliance with school and university policies. The Senior Financial Analyst acts as the subject-matter expert for card usage, documentation standards, audit preparedness, and policy interpretation, and provides training to cardholders and department staff on procedures, expense coding, and compliance expectations. The Senior Financial Analyst is also responsible for communicating annual funding to faculty, and serving as a point of contact.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator*.

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Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021

972.883.2221

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