Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is currently accepting applications for a Financial Systems Analyst in the Financial Systems and Technology unit within the Division of Administration and Finance. The main purpose of this position is to partner with functional leads in PBCS, ARCS, AP, AR, GL, Travel Expense, ProCard Expense, Procurement, Fixed Assets and Budgetary Control to understand each module, it’s relation to other financial modules and leverage that understanding to provide systems solutions and/or offer business process solutions to core offices as well as campus users. Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

• Partner with functional leads in PBCS, ARCS, AP, AR, GL, Travel Expense, ProCard Expense, Procurement, Fixed Assets and Budgetary Control to understand each module, it’s relation to other financial modules and leverage that understanding to provide systems solutions and/or offer business process solutions to core offices as well as campus users.
• Provide another pillar of support and expertise for Stratus. Assist with stabilizing the new implementation of Stratus as well as after each quarterly release.
• Pursue business process assessment and recommend improvements to further optimize the system. Actively conduct tests to expose under-utilized/ineffective functionality and propose modifications to configurations and/or business processes. Team up with technical leads to address issues, resolve, coordinate change management and training.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly release review, research, change control, testing and deployment.
• Work with leads and the Training/Communications specialist to manage the impact, change management and training. This includes critical Opt-In Expiration functionality. Look for new ways and tools to assist leads in test planning and execution.
• Assist with financial data reporting and dashboard discovery and development. Analyze report requests, select proper dataset and reporting tool, and translate to a user-friendly report/dashboard.
• Work with Oracle on SR creation, monitoring and resolution. Pursue a more interactive relationship with Oracle. Spearhead Oracle enhancement requests for TU and collaborate with other Cloud institutions. Aim to use these relationships to encourage more higher education specific design and development.

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in Business, Accounting, or closely related field.
• General knowledge of an Enterprise System and how various modules and systems integrate business functions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and report writing software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems through the identification and analysis of diverse issues.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow up and track multiple projects. Work efficiently with confidence and minimal oversight.
• Experience in higher education, ERP or cloud-based software is preferred.
• ERP or Oracle Cloud reporting experience is preferred.
• A criminal background investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

Competitive salary and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 14 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission.