Financial Analyst II

Job Title

Financial Analyst II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Tees Fiscal Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Financial Analyst II, under direction, provides specialized financial oversight and administrative support for Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), with primary responsibilities in service center financial oversight and financial systems security administration. Oversees service center rate development, financial monitoring, and compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements. Administers financial system security and user access, ensuring compliance with applicable security policies and regulatory requirements. Also provides budgetary and financial analysis support through financial modeling, forecasting, budget preparation, reporting, and consultation with departmental stakeholders.

 

Responsibilities

 

Service Center Oversight and Compliance

• Provides financial oversight and specialized support for TEES service centers, including rate development, financial monitoring, and compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M System requirements.
• Coordinates the preparation, review, and maintenance of service center rate studies, including analysis of cost pools, usage metrics, operating expenses, revenues, and fund balances.
• Reviews service center financial activity and performance to ensure rates appropriately recover allowable costs; identifies financial variances and potential compliance concerns; and recommends corrective actions as needed.
• Monitors service center financial operations to ensure compliance with applicable cost principles, institutional policies, and established rate methodologies.
• Serves as a resource and provides guidance to departments and service center managers regarding rate development, allowable costs, financial reporting, and service center policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with departmental stakeholders to gather and validate financial and operational data, evaluate rate assumptions, and improve the accuracy and transparency of financial analyses.
• Develops, maintains, and documents procedures and guidelines related to service center operations, rate development, financial monitoring, and institutional oversight.
• Identifies opportunities to improve service center financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.

 

Financial Systems Security Administration

• Serves as a designated financial systems Security Coordinator, administering and maintaining user access for applicable financial and administrative systems, including FAMIS, AggieBuy, Maestro, and Emburse.
• Coordinates financial system access requests, user account maintenance, password administration, and related security functions in accordance with institutional and system requirements.
• Administers USAS security access for TEES, ensuring compliance with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts security requirements.
• Coordinates annual and semiannual user access reviews across applicable financial systems to ensure appropriate access and compliance with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements.
• Maintains and updates official Electronic Offices and signature cards to support financial system security, appropriate authorization, and accountability.
• Coordinates fiscal year-end FAMIS security and closeout processes.
• Serves as Laserfiche unit administrator and records coordinator for applicable administrative units.
• Participates in agency-wide process improvement initiatives and represents TEES on cross-agency workgroups related to financial systems, security administration, and administrative operations.

 

Budget and Financial Analysis Support

• Assists with the management and deployment of organizational budgets through financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develops financial models to support strategic and programmatic goals.
• Develops and maintains statistical models to perform revenue and expense forecasting.
• Assists with budget preparation, legislative appropriations analysis, and the forecasting of capital assets and operating costs.
• Prepares financial projections, analyzes budget and financial variances, and communicates findings to management and departmental stakeholders.
• Analyzes financial statements and prepares management reports and presentations to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Serves as an internal financial resource to departments, providing guidance and responding to requests for financial and budgetary information.
• Researches and analyzes budgeting, accounting, and departmental financial issues and identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Develops and maintains automated reports and workflows to improve operational efficiencies, data management, reporting accuracy, and data integrity.

 

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of service center rate development, cost recovery methodologies, and applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Knowledge of financial systems administration, user access controls, and applicable security requirements.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, develop financial models, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and work cooperatively with others.

Work Location:

• Bryan, TX.

About TEES Fiscal Office:

The TEES Fiscal Office is an employee centric department that provides support in budgets, banking & receivables, disbursements, procurement, property management, travel and other core business services to our stakeholders. We promote high standards of efficiency, integrity and customer satisfaction to ensure financial compliance and accountability for the agency’s funding.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

 

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

 

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.