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posted 11 / 26 / 24)
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Analyst. Hollins University has a strong financial foundation including a $300 million endowment, no external debt, a robust fundraising history, and has recently launched the HOPE scholars’ program nationwide. The HOPE scholars program provides eligible undergraduates with a scholarship up to the direct cost of attendance.
About the Role
The analyst is primarily responsible for supporting treasury, tax, and financial reporting for the university. Additionally, this position reports to and assists the controller with financial reporting of the HOPE scholars’ program, as well as providing coverage in the payroll and accounts payable areas.
Specific duties include the following :
- Oversee cash flows to ensure the availability of funds for daily operations. Serve as primary liaison for treasury operations, investments, and related compliance.
- Monitor pre- and post- award administration of federal and state grant programs, including safeguarding and disbursement of funds and submission of required financial reporting.
- Support the controller with advancement activity (review of pledge, endowment, and deferred giving agreements) and reconciliation of campaign funds declared versus funds posted to the general ledger.
- Review and analyze current operation budgets. Work closely with departments to address and prevent budget overruns. Incorporate information from various sources to draw conclusions; to effect change in processes, procedures, and reporting; and / or theorize downstream impacts.
- Provide support for year-end close, audits, account reconciliation research, and process improvements.
- Prepare operational tax filings and payments and coordinate inquiries from regulatory agencies and third parties.
- Perform research and interpret technical guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as describe moderately complex information and presentation materials.
Position Qualifications
Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience :
Preferred candidates will have the following :
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu . Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, criminal history and credit history background checks will be conducted.
About Hollins
Hollins University is dedicated to academic excellence, creativity, belonging, and preparing students for lives of purpose. Hollins provides an outstanding and academically rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education for women and entrepreneurial and innovative graduate programs for all in a gender-inclusive environment. The university promotes opportunities for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and offers real-world experience through global internships supported by an extensive alumnae / i network.
An equal opportunity employer, Hollins fosters diversity and inclusiveness at every level of the university. Persons of all genders, gender identity / expression, and sexual orientation; persons with disabilities; persons of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.
Visit www.hollins.edu for more information.
