Job Title: Finance Systems Data Analyst

Department: Controller's Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. 

Job Summary

The Finance Systems Data Analyst plays a key role in transforming how our Finance team leverages data, technology, and automation. In this dynamic, cross‑functional position, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders to streamline processes, optimize systems, and turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. You’ll be hands‑on with reporting tools, system administration, and enterprise platforms—driving enhancements, supporting key Finance operations, and ensuring our systems evolve to meet campus needs. If you love solving problems, improving workflows, and empowering others through data and technology, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Assess finance business needs and provide technical recommendations that augment and enhance productivity, efficiency and effectiveness and lead implementation of preferred solution. Assist users with change and adoption efforts.
• Build and maintain positive, constructive partnering relationships with business units and have a deep understanding of their work environment, strategic goals, and data systems.
• Translate data into simplified and summarized information to assist academic and administrative departments in making informed decisions.
• Coordinate and prioritize reporting initiatives; develop, deliver, and maintain complex reports for the Finance department and the greater campus community, using query tools and college reporting systems such as Cognos and Power BI.
• Act as the liaison between the Finance department and the ITS and lead periodic maintenance, system upgrades and training for all Finance functions within the college ERP system.
• Design and enforce policies, procedures and systems to safeguard organization financial information against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Lead PCI Compliance work with our campus partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience: 3 years of experience in a related field

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: February 5, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $67,512 to $82,702 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html