Reporting to the Director for Financial Services, the Financial Analyst monitors, analyzes and reports on the financial activity related to the Administrative Services and Real Estate budget and financial activity.
Responsibilities
Utilizing a wide array of University and departmental systems, the Financial Analyst collects data, prepares reports and performs proactive audits to identify discrepancies and variances.
The Financial Analyst will manage and oversee day to day financial operations for all Administrative Services and Real Estate.
The Financial Analyst maintains the accuracy of various financial analyses and reports used to forecast staff payroll, service contract expenses, and other financial activity. In addition, process standard and other recurrent financial transactions in accordance with University and departmental accounting standards and procedures.
The Financial Analyst works independently on research projects and is responsible for completing reconciliations and reports to meet departmental and University finance deadlines, including those associated with monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end close.
The Financial Analyst will develop and provide reports as required and assist in the implementation and administration of internal financial policies, programs, and practices.
The Financial Analyst will complete special projects as assigned by the Director and perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor???s Degree and/or the equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of accounting/reporting/budgeting experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong technical skills required, including familiarity with SQL queries and other data mining methods, extensive reporting and data analysis experience, and advanced Excel proficiency. Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines necessary. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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