Senior Financial Performance Analyst

Information Posting Number TSU203823 Official TSU Title Senior Financial Performance Analyst Grant Title N/A Job Description Summary / TWC Summary The Senior Financial Performance Analyst supports the University’s financial performance, reporting, and funding oversight activities, with primary responsibility for state and federal funded initiatives. The Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting funding utilization; tracking reimbursements and drawdowns; and helping ensure funded activities are appropriately documented and managed in accordance with applicable requirements and University priorities. The Analyst works across FP&A, Accounting, Finance Business Partners, academic and administrative leadership, Governmental Relations, Sponsored Programs, Compliance, and other University stakeholders to improve financial visibility, planning, reporting, and compliance assurance. The position maintains visibility into funding balances, eligible expenditures, commitments, reimbursement and drawdown activity, reporting requirements, compliance risks, and projected utilization. The Analyst also supports broader financial performance analysis, reporting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives as assigned. The Analyst exercises significant independent judgment, provides specialized financial expertise, coordinates cross-functional activities, and influences financial decisions without direct supervisory responsibility. Essential Duties Summary State and Federal Funding Oversight Serve as a key FP&A financial resource for state and federal funding initiatives requiring financial tracking, reporting, analysis, and compliance assurance. Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable funding allocations, awards, strategies, restrictions, allowable uses, periods of availability, reporting requirements, and other financial requirements. Maintain a comprehensive inventory of significant state and federal funded initiatives within the assigned portfolio. Track funding by source, award or strategy, organization, program, initiative, and other relevant classifications. Monitor actual expenditures, commitments, and other activity against available funding and approved financial plans. Maintain current projections of full-year funding utilization. Identify potential underutilization, overutilization, funding gaps, or other financial risks. Investigate significant differences between planned and actual utilization. Coordinate with Finance Business Partners, program owners, and organizational leadership to address projected funding gaps, unused balances, and required actions. Provide regular updates to Financial Performance & Reporting and FP&A leadership regarding funding status, utilization, risks, compliance considerations, and required actions. Funding Strategy and Utilization Develop and maintain a proactive University-wide approach to the financial management and utilization of assigned state and federal funding. Identify eligible expenditures that may appropriately be funded through available state or federal sources. Evaluate opportunities to align eligible expenditures with available funding in accordance with applicable requirements. Perform financial analysis supporting expenditure reclassification or funding realignment where permitted and appropriate. Analyze historical utilization patterns and identify opportunities to improve future planning, execution, and financial performance. Partner with FP&A leadership to incorporate state and federal funding considerations into annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Reimbursement and Drawdown Management Monitor reimbursement, drawdown, expenditure, and reporting deadlines and coordinate timely submission of required financial information. Coordinate supporting financial documentation required for reimbursements, drawdowns, and funding-related reporting. Review reimbursement and drawdown calculations for completeness and accuracy. Track reimbursement and drawdown activity from initiation through receipt or completion. Reconcile reimbursement and drawdown activity with University financial records. Identify outstanding items and coordinate appropriate follow-up with responsible stakeholders. Maintain documentation supporting calculations, submissions, eligibility, and funding utilization. Provide regular reporting regarding submitted, outstanding, and completed reimbursement and drawdown activity. Compliance and Documentation Monitor assigned state and federal funded initiatives for financial compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, award terms, funding restrictions, and agency requirements. Maintain documentation supporting the eligibility and utilization of funded expenditures. Develop and maintain standardized procedures and controls for financial monitoring, reporting, and documentation of assigned funding initiatives. Maintain auditable records supporting state and federal funding activity. Partner with Accounting, Sponsored Programs, Internal Audit, Compliance, program owners, and other stakeholders on funding-related reviews. Support internal and external audits, monitoring reviews, and other compliance activities related to assigned funding initiatives. Financial Reporting and Analysis Develop recurring financial performance and funding utilization reports for assigned initiatives. Analyze actual expenditures compared with approved budgets, funding plans, and forecasts. Develop projections of expected year-end utilization by funding source, award, strategy, program, or initiative as appropriate. Develop clear financial commentary explaining performance, utilization, risks, variances, and required actions. Maintain dashboards and scorecards showing funding balances, expenditures, commitments, reimbursements, drawdowns, and projected utilization. Provide Financial Performance & Reporting, FP&A, and executive leadership with clear reporting regarding assigned funding and broader financial performance matters. Budgeting and Forecasting Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis to incorporate state and federal funding into the University’s annual budget and financial forecasts. Develop assumptions regarding expected funding, timing, restrictions, and allowable expenditures. Maintain forecasts of funding utilization throughout the fiscal year. Coordinate with Finance Business Partners and program owners to identify planned expenditures and appropriate funding sources. Identify forecasted funding surpluses, shortfalls, timing risks, or other financial issues and recommend corrective actions. Support development of multi-year funding assumptions and other financial performance analyses as assigned. % FTE 1.0 Hiring Range $80,870.19 - $103,109.49 Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or another Business-related field preferred. Required Licensing/Certification MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of governmental or public-sector financial management principles and financial performance reporting. Strong understanding of state and federal funding, restricted funding, reimbursement and drawdown processes, compliance, and financial reporting. Ability to interpret complex funding requirements, regulations, policies, award terms, and guidance. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reconciliation, and fund management. Ability to identify eligible expenditures, evaluate appropriate funding sources, and assess financial performance and utilization. Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Ability to independently analyze complex financial issues and develop actionable recommendations. Ability to maintain detailed financial records and support documentation. Strong understanding of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit requirements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis. Working knowledge of ERP, reporting, and business intelligence systems. Work Experience Required: Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, governmental accounting, public-sector finance, grants management, funding administration, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, or a related discipline. Experience performing financial analysis, reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex financial activities across multiple organizations and stakeholders. Experience working with enterprise financial systems and advanced spreadsheet analysis. Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information and recommendations to management and organizational leadership. Preferred: Experience within Texas higher education, Texas state government, or another public-sector organization. Knowledge of higher education funding structures and state and federal financial reporting requirements. Demonstrated experience working with restricted, designated, appropriated, grant-funded, or other externally funded financial resources. Experience interpreting state or federal funding requirements, award terms, policies, regulations, or financial compliance requirements. Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system. Working/Environmental Conditions Limited standing and/or walking. Handling light weight objects. Using or carrying equipment. Stoop, bend, or lift. Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information UA EEO Statement It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures Close Date 11/13/2026 Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants. Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field? Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or another Business-related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or another Business-related field. None of the above. * Do you a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, governmental accounting, public-sector finance, grants management, funding administration, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, or a related discipline? Yes No * Do you have experience performing financial analysis, reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting? Yes No * Do you have experience working with enterprise financial systems and advanced spreadsheet analysis? Yes No * Do you have one of the following: MBA, CPA, or CMA? Yes No * Do you have experience within Texas higher education, Texas state government, or another public-sector organization? Yes No * Do you have knowledge of higher education funding structures and state and federal financial reporting requirements? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Official Transcripts Optional Documents Other Document Reference Letter 1 Reference Letter 2 Reference Letter 3