Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI invites qualified candidates to apply for our Senior Financial Analyst opening!
This is a full time benefit eligible position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay.

Provides coordination and assistance in the development and management of the Research Institute budgets and accounts, applying fundamental budgetary concepts, practices, and procedures. Completes deadline driven monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis to leadership. Completes assigned account reconciliations. Maintains chart of account elements. Trains others in budget related policies and procedures and answers related questions. Works with government compliance and other stakeholders to evaluate and implement strategic changes in accounting practices.

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of six years of experience, OR a Master's degree plus a minimum of five years of experience
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience successfully creating and utilizing pivot tables with large data sets
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others in a socially and culturally diverse organization
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Due to the nature of this position, U.S. citizenship is required

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Master’s degree
• Active CPA license
• Demonstrated ability to be in trust of highly sensitive data
• Financial government contracting experience such as pricing, program finance, FP&A, indirect rates
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Ability to make independent and evaluative judgments
• Two or more years of experience analyzing financial data
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

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