Financial Analyst 2

Responsibilities

• Financial modeling and forecasting: Deliver analyses for current and projected financial performance, assemble information from diverse sources for forecasting, and collaborate with management at all levels to gather, analyze, summarize, and present recommendations on financial activities and plans. Conduct research to resolve issues and support sound decision making.
• Financial analysis, accounting and reporting: Analyze data to produce accurate, timely reports, apply GAAP to meet department objectives, ensure reporting complies with internal and external requirements, consolidate data from multiple sources, and identify ledger entries to support proper accounting and reporting.
• Financial methods and systems: Suggest improvements to practices, processes, and systems; work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve department objectives; provide a high level of service and maintain strong relationships while ensuring timely and accurate communication and accountability.
• Strategic resource: Translate unit finance objectives into actionable priorities, identify financial issues and risks, and offer recommendations; engage appropriate stakeholders for consultations, communications, and approvals.
• Compliance and risk management: Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure proper use of resources, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned: May undertake additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and at least four years of related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Solid aptitude for systems and technical solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel with demonstrated computer skills; Power BI experience is listed under Technologies.
• Proactive, curious, and resourceful with the capacity to multi-task, learn quickly, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with careful attention to detail to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements or automation and implement changes that impact local or university-wide operations.
• Two or more years of financial reporting and analysis experience in the non-profit or higher education sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting flows and GAAP-based reporting.

Technologies

• Excel
• Power BI

Compensation

Salary range: $68,000 to $120,500 per year.