DOTS Financial Analyst

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Maryland is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide critical financial and analytical support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of finance experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and supporting financial sustainability. The role offers a salary range of $66,400-$79,680 and requires a good understanding of accounting principles and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional budget, finance, or accounting experience.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience in higher education, public sector finance, or transportation logistics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Manage multi-year budgets and forecasts.
• Support rate modeling and financial sustainability strategies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Budget preparation

Internal controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or a related field

Tools

Workday systems

Job description

# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: 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, supporting rate modeling, 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, Public Administration, Business, or a related field. Experience in higher education, public sector finance, transportation or 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, List of References** **Best Consideration Date: 12/01/2025** **Posting Close Date: N/A** **Open Until Filled: YES**# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**YesFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit .# **Department**VPA-VP Administration# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$66,400-$79,680# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this .# **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.# 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.# # **Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with# **Search Firm Managed Recruitment**There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities:The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.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.**Resources*** Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities withThe University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options:Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Maryland Relay: Dial 711 This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status.