Foundation: Financial Analyst - Senior

POSITION: A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation beginning April 1, 2025.  The working title for this assignment is Senior Financial Analyst with an official title of Financial Analyst II. This is a renewable assignment.  The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.  Also required is 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance or similar positions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior foundation or non-profit experience and/or experience working with real estate financials, including debt covenants and related instruments.

DUTIES: 

• Plans, directs, and engages in financial and/or accounting operations for multiple areas; assists with data management, budget preparation and management, and financial reporting efforts.
• Assist with expense reimbursement/credit card transaction oversight, general ledger reconciliation including bank and investment accounts, assignment of accounting codes, review of invoices, transaction validity and accuracy (auditing), resolution of financial errors, monitoring of encumbrance balances, and journal entries into the financial system. The position may serve as the second reviewer/approver of routine or semi-routine financial transactions.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly/yearly close process including adjusting/reversing entries, consolidation and financial statement preparation.
• Work with auditors to finalize annual financial documents and tax statements.
• Recommends, interprets, disseminates, and helps implement Foundation-focused fiscal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with established rules, regulations and financial guidelines.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of automated financial information systems.
• Analyzes financial information and makes recommendations to Foundation leadership regarding execution against key performance indicators.
• Provide analysis and insights on improving processes/efficiencies and streamlining costs to demonstrate effectiveness relative to external standards and benchmarks.
• Take on special projects directed by the Controller as needed.

THE UNIT: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation consists of 27 staff members.  The UW-Eau Claire Foundation is an independent, 501c(3) tax-exempt organization whose primary mission is the stewardship of private funds donated to the Foundation for the benefit of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Our goals are to assist in the continued tradition of academic excellence at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, and to act as an advocate between the university and the broader community.  Please visit https://foundation.uwec.edu/ for more information.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRECOMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/about/work-uw-eau-claire.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/ .You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Foundation: Financial Analyst - Senior position (Job ID #21657) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Unofficial graduate school transcript [if applicable]
• Names and contact information for three references

Please direct requests for additional information to: Dennis Boda; bodadp@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 17, 2025.  However, screening may continue until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.  Visit Campus Security and Fire Report  (https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf) .  Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf).

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.