Financial Analyst II

USC Marshall School of Business
Office of Finance and Administration

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Director, Finance for the Marshall School of Business, the Financial Analyst II will support the finance team. The position performs complex financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation to support organizational planning and senior leadership decision-making. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with and maintaining P&L statements, budgets and projections (multi-year, annual, and quarterly), and tuition models; performing tuition reconciliations/adjustments in USC’s Student Information System; overseeing program profit shares and student program fees.

The position produces recurring and ad hoc financial reports, provides financial analysis and reporting support to senior leadership, and collaborates with the SBO on leadership presentations and strategic planning initiatives.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the build and ongoing refinement of the P&L across business verticals, working cross-functionally

• Assist with day-to-day tuition management ensuring department and financial system alignment

• Partner with school business leaders in the development of multi-year, annual, and quarterly budgets and projections.

• Support the building of tuition unit and revenue projections. Perform tuition reconciliation by program and term.

• Monitor the financial health of overall school as well as individual departments and programs. Identify problems or trends and evaluate for solutions.

• Maintain and monitor student program fees

• Analyze compensation trends to evaluate for payroll accounting adjustments

• Perform reconciliations on gifts and endowments to ensure accuracy of pledge agreements for projections

• Create financial reports for internal, external, and ad hoc purposes 

• Collaborate with assistant dean and director, finance regarding creation of senior leadership presentations

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles, including accrual accounting, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial close processes

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and multiple financial information systems

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and financial integrity.

• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences

• Positive, team-first oriented mindset with high social awareness

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of higher education financial operations, including tuition revenue, enrollment, financial aid, scholarships/discounting, grants, and academic program economics.

• Experience with developing and maintaining financial models to forecast tuition revenue, enrollment, financial aid, operating expenses, and other key financial drivers

• Directly related experience in a university environment with knowledge of university systems and procedures.

• Familiarity with Workday Finance ERP system

Anticipated Hiring Range:

The salary range for this position is $94,229.27 - $105,198.36 - $117,904. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Required Documents and Additional Information

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Why join the USC Marshall School of Business?

The USC Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the country’s top schools for accounting, finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies.

USC Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim, its interdisciplinary and impactful research, the momentum generated by the University of Southern California, and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier, including bio-technology, life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare, this vast network offers USC Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.

For more information on the USC Marshall School of Business, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

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