Financial Analyst

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 82,700 - 124,000 annuallyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Communication","Flexibility","Intellectual curiosity"]

Support the Director with planning, forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting, including spending variance analysis for assigned business units. Own month-end close activities such as variance analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and results reporting. Track financial trends, perform actual vs. forecast analysis (including spending and headcount), and help build business cases through ROI, breakeven, and projection modeling. Develop expense allocations and KPI monitoring, plus ad hoc research and industry reporting.

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Western Governors University
Western Governors University
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Financial Analyst

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Job Summary

Support the Director with planning, forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting, including spending variance analysis for assigned business units. Own month-end close activities such as variance analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and results reporting. Track financial trends, perform actual vs. forecast analysis (including spending and headcount), and help build business cases through ROI, breakeven, and projection modeling. Develop expense allocations and KPI monitoring, plus ad hoc research and industry reporting.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform month-end closing duties including variance analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and results reporting.
  • •Track and investigate financial trends and events to support ongoing analysis.
  • •Conduct actual and forecast analysis and reporting, including spending and headcount.
  • •Assist with development of financial business cases (ROI, breakeven, and projection modeling) for initiatives.
  • •Design, develop, and monitor expense allocations and KPI monitoring for assigned organizations.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,700 - 124,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid HolidaysPaid LeaveTuition DiscountFlexible TimeHsa401k

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
  • •2 years of relevant experience performing essential job functions.
  • •Proficiency in Excel and common financial software tools.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to work with ambiguity and manage change.
  • •Strong oral and written communication skills working with senior organizational leaders.
Experience:2+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingCommunicationFlexibilityIntellectual curiosity
Tech Stack:Excel

Company Brief

Western Governors University
An accredited, nonprofit online university offering competency-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs focused on workforce-relevant skills across business, IT, education, health, and nursing.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Nonprofit & NGO
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, United States
Founded: 1997
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