Financial Analyst - Office of Financial Planning and Budget

Gettysburg College is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst to work in the Office of Financial Planning and Budget.  This position performs various functions to assist the Budget Manager in the development, control, monitoring and reporting of the College’s annual operating and capital budgets, and long-term financial plan.  Specifically, this position will provide technical support through the development of budget forecasts, financial trends, revenue and expense analysis, and will respond to departmental inquiries and requests on a timely basis.  The position will also assist in the annual audit of the financial statements as required.  The Financial Analyst reports to the Budget Manager; however, the position will also provide analytical and project support to the Associate Vice President for Financial Services / Associate Treasurer as needed, particularly with regard to long term planning and investment management activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.  Applicant must have at least two years experience working in an accounting office, preferably for a not-for-profit organization, and have proven analytical and organizational skills, as well as mastery of advanced spreadsheet applications, relational databases, and report writer applications.Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community.  As part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.  Address all requests for information, letters of application and resumes, including three professional references to:  Jennifer Lucas, Co-Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Office, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; e-mail address: jlucas@gettysburg.edu.

For full consideration, application materials should be received by October 9, 2009.   The position will remain open until filled.