Finance Functional Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Clover Park Technical College
Location: Lakewood, WA 98499
Description:
Salary: $90,060.00 - $94,488.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 2526AF06
Direct Report Unit: Finance and Administration
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AP
Position Objective
As the primary CTCLink Data Analyst for the Finance department, this position works on organizing ctcLink tasks for the department and provides administrative and confidential support to the Finance office. The incumbent will demonstrate mastery of both technical and finance related expertise with comprehensive knowledge in both areas with understanding of the business processes (including the anticipation of future needs), strategic direction, and impact on internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent is also responsible for independently performing varied and complex tasks and works without continued supervision. This position provides departmental and organizational support and customer service to faculty, staff, and business organizations at Clover Park Technical College.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Aft Professional Staff, Local 6431.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)
Duty: Finance Department ctcLink task and data support
Tasks include:
Tasks include:
Tasks include:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including criminal history. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, don't hesitate to contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Supplemental Information
At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community, and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit
Why Work at Clover Park Technical College?
At Clover Park Technical College, we are proud to be part of Washington State's Community and Technical College system, supported by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). Our institution is dedicated to building strong individuals, families, and communities by providing accessible, high-quality education and training.
Working here means being part of a team that empowers students to develop their skills and talents, preparing them to become engaged global citizens. Our faculty and staff create a dynamic learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to succeed. As an employee, you'll have opportunities to participate in college events, clubs, and committees that foster engagement and connection. Guest speakers and professional development opportunities further enrich the experience, ensuring that both students and staff continue to grow and thrive.
Our History
Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation and Trades.
CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA, and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA.
Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting .
Jeanne Clery Statement
Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report: Clover Park Technical College's Annual Security Report is available online at.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Clover Park Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
For inquiries, please contact:
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
02
Which best describes your experience of full-time clerical/administrative work experience in a professional office environment or educational setting?
03
Which best describes your post secondary training in Computing, Information Technology, or related field?
04
Which best describes your experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and report writing software?
05
Are you able to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, staff, and management with minimum direction?
06
Are you able to manage multiple competing priorities and work under pressure in high-stress situations?
07
Are you dependable, accountable and have the ability to maintain progress on tasks without supervision?
08
Do you have critical thinking skills and strong skills in consensus building and problem-solving, ability to troubleshoot?
09
Do you have the ability to adapt to a high-volume and fast-paced work environment?
10
Do you have a Master's Degree?
11
Do you have experience working in Higher Education?
12
Describe the climate for diversity at your present or recent employer or institution. What impact have you had on that climate?
Required Question
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 2526AF06
Direct Report Unit: Finance and Administration
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AP
Position Objective
As the primary CTCLink Data Analyst for the Finance department, this position works on organizing ctcLink tasks for the department and provides administrative and confidential support to the Finance office. The incumbent will demonstrate mastery of both technical and finance related expertise with comprehensive knowledge in both areas with understanding of the business processes (including the anticipation of future needs), strategic direction, and impact on internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent is also responsible for independently performing varied and complex tasks and works without continued supervision. This position provides departmental and organizational support and customer service to faculty, staff, and business organizations at Clover Park Technical College.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Aft Professional Staff, Local 6431.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)
Duty: Finance Department ctcLink task and data support
Tasks include:
- Work with the Finance team to identify the ctcLink needs for the finance department
- Act as functional and technical lead and subject matter expert providing support for ongoing ctcLink tasks.
- Provide support for all Finance department applications and systems Coordinate with department managers and staff to identify needs, changes, testing and training of system upgrades.
- Complete all database changes and troubleshoot data as needed.
- Identify issues with ctcLink as they pertain to Finance and provide recommendations and resolutions.
- Work with the State Board teams as a liaison on support issues related to ctcLink.
- Manage and maintain support requests in the ctcLink Support System.
- Address and work on support issues raised on campus related to finance activities.
- Develop workarounds for processes not aligned with PeopleSoft.
- Represent Finance in ctcLink meetings and complete assigned tasks.
- Complete and maintain procedures and processes flow for the ctcLink project.
- Act as a liaison with other college departments and divisions to support various activities such as ctcLink process and planning meetings.
- Create, schedule, and run routine reports and queries on Finance data.
- Create, troubleshoot and deliver functional solutions for automated data imports and exports.
- Detect and correct (or remove) corrupt or inaccurate records from database and identify incomplete, incorrect, inaccurate, or irrelevant data and replace modify, or delete the dirty or coarse data.
- Evaluate each functional area within business process to achieve a final result. Identify key data and components that fit within the business system and gaps that need solutions.
- Configure, manage and adjust Finance security roles within ctcLink when needed, including the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Coordinate project tasks with other business analysts in other pillars.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Tasks include:
- Create, manage and maintain Finance technical support tickets in the IT Help Desk System
- Work with software vendors or IT staff to troubleshoot, update, and repair systems to ensure effective functionality.
- Work with Finance and IT staff to troubleshoot, update, and manage change for processes and to promote expanded system development and use
- Ensure that CPTC utilizes appropriately licensed software. Maintain files for software licenses, and equipment warranties, and process registration of hardware and software.
- Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for future desktop/software and process redesign needs
- Use analytical approaches to problem solve and develop new processes to address business needs
- Liaise with various departments on campus to understand the impacts of newly implemented technology and work to digitize processes and procedures.
- Research, recommend, and guide the integration of new technology
- Coordinate with the IT department or vendors in the development of new technological solutions.
- Provide feedback to the IT department on the impacts of proposed technologies.
- Develop, prepare and present reporting that measures the impact of technologies on college processes.
- Develop and implement a road map for continued system development and end-user engagement.
Tasks include:
- Write and maintain policies/procedures and training materials on the use of systems.
- Diagram and explain process elements and issues in relation to departmental, organizational issues and trends to relevant stakeholders
- Provide and communicate ongoing training for staff and faculty to promote user engagement
- Provide maintenance and operation support for desktop computers and applications
- Provide user support for systems
- Develop end user training materials for Finance processes and procedures
- Provide end user training for Finance processes and procedure
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Four years of full-time clerical/administrative work experience in a professional office environment or educational setting.
- Some post-secondary training in Computing, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong, effective organizational and interpersonal skills and customer-service and teamwork oriented.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and active listening.
- Advanced experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and report writing software.
- Competency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, staff, and management with minimum direction.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work under pressure in high-stress situations.
- Dependability, accountability, and the ability to maintain progress on tasks without supervision.
- Critical thinking skills and strong skills in consensus building and problem-solving, ability to troubleshoot.
- Ability to adapt to a high-volume and fast-paced work environment.
- The ability to contribute to the college's commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree.
- Experience in higher education.
- Functional leadership or Subject Matter Expert experience in PeopleSoft's Finance and Human Capital Management module, including Hyperion and/or PeopleSoft Query.
- Experience in providing organizational change management and business processes improvement solutions and tools.
- Certification(s) in Project Management, Change Management, ITIL, Lean and/or Business Process Reengineering, CompTIA or Microsoft certifications.
Application Instructions
- Complete application
- Attach your CTC certifications and/or industry-recognized credentials
- Upload a resume and cover letter describing your skills and experience
- Complete Supplemental Questions
All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including criminal history. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, don't hesitate to contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Supplemental Information
At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community, and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit
Why Work at Clover Park Technical College?
At Clover Park Technical College, we are proud to be part of Washington State's Community and Technical College system, supported by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). Our institution is dedicated to building strong individuals, families, and communities by providing accessible, high-quality education and training.
Working here means being part of a team that empowers students to develop their skills and talents, preparing them to become engaged global citizens. Our faculty and staff create a dynamic learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to succeed. As an employee, you'll have opportunities to participate in college events, clubs, and committees that foster engagement and connection. Guest speakers and professional development opportunities further enrich the experience, ensuring that both students and staff continue to grow and thrive.
Our History
Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation and Trades.
CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA, and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA.
Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting .
Jeanne Clery Statement
Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report: Clover Park Technical College's Annual Security Report is available online at.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Clover Park Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
For inquiries, please contact:
- Title IX Coordinator: James Neblett, Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Culture 253-589-5533 |
- Section 504/Disability Coordinator: Sarah Addington, Manager of Student Disability Services 253-589-5755 |
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your experience of full-time clerical/administrative work experience in a professional office environment or educational setting?
- Four years or more
- Three years
- Less than two years
- None
03
Which best describes your post secondary training in Computing, Information Technology, or related field?
- Expert
- Some experience
- None
04
Which best describes your experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and report writing software?
- Advanced
- Some Experience
- None
05
Are you able to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, staff, and management with minimum direction?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you able to manage multiple competing priorities and work under pressure in high-stress situations?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you dependable, accountable and have the ability to maintain progress on tasks without supervision?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have critical thinking skills and strong skills in consensus building and problem-solving, ability to troubleshoot?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have the ability to adapt to a high-volume and fast-paced work environment?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have a Master's Degree?
- Yes
- No
11
Do you have experience working in Higher Education?
- Yes
- No
12
Describe the climate for diversity at your present or recent employer or institution. What impact have you had on that climate?
Required Question