Job Description

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will support the Finance Manager in updating, analyzing, and managing the financial reporting and transactions of Sacred Heart University's Administration Division.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Analyze budget vs. actual expenditures and generate reports and statistical data, as requested.
Ensure the Department follows the University’s financial accounting policies and procedures; coordinate with accounting and other personnel as appropriate to ensure compliance.
Assist in preparing the monthly financial reports, journal entries, and periodic forecasts.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all supporting materials for all transactions.
Prepare internal requisitions and/or POs as deemed appropriate for next-level review and processing in a timely manner.
Interface with staff and administration as necessary.
Develop and implement all supporting financial and budget management procedures for the Department; analyze data to measure and report Department progress toward achieving annual objectives.
Assist the Finance Manager of the Administration Division in ensuring that daily financial information requests are completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Assist in supporting the staff in auxiliary operations. Develop expertise in internal administrative systems, becoming the go-to person for administrative processing questions.
Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Utilize various financial systems, such as SHU Ebuy, Colleague, etc., to process financial transactions and analyze financial data.
Tasks

Analyze resources available to the Department.
Develop guidance and information for department managers to assist in budget preparation.
Collect and review all Department data to maintain consistency with Departmental budget requirements;
Coordinate with appropriate accounting staff to pay invoices, resolve discrepancies, and follow up.
Support Director of Construction and Director of Facilities on any ad hoc financial requests
Interact effectively with Department staff as well as campus and outside community.
Maintain and update information on Departmental vehicles, utility meters, telephones, elevators, and properties rented for student apartments.
Process daily POs, requisitions, and follow-ups.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
2 to 5 years of related experience.
Must be detail-oriented.
Must have an advanced working knowledge of Excel.
Must have experience with processing journal entries.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn new responsibilities and work independently.
Friendly, team-oriented, and maintain a positive attitude.