Financial Analyst II - CEMI- 2 Year Appointment

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

About The Position

Responsible for managing the development and reporting of financial and operational statements and metrics, preparing associated analyses, and providing recommendations to effect financial and operational improvements. This is a term position anticipated to be needed through Fall 2028 but may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field
BA/BS degree in a Accounting, Business, Economics or Healthcare related field preferred.
Approximately 4-5 years progressive experience in administration/financial management.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
Detail oriented and superb organizational skills.
Experience designing and developing financial models.
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidential and professional relationships with a variety of personnel.
Ability to create meaningful presentations and reports utilizing a variety of raw data.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is highly desired.
Accounting experience preferred.
Experience within an academic medical center setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports and analyses: develops routine and ad hoc reports and spreadsheets analyzing and summarizing financial information with recommendations
Monitors and analyzes financial information, transactions and reports; investigates and corrects discrepancies, variances and deficits.
If applicable, coordinates clinical research activities; assists research staff with organization of clinical trials, monitors accounting of the program by assisting with budget preparation, sets up research accounts & tracks clinical research funds.
If applicable, reviews and implements grants: creates/ monitors budgets for federally-funded, foundation & industry-sponsored research studies, assists in preparation & provides oversight of annual budgets & provides management support to research staff.
Responsible for tracking and processing invoices, paying bills and tracking all expenses.
Coordinates and executes the procurement of office supplies, services and/or equipment. Receives, reviews and processes vendor invoices for payment.
Coordinates and approves day-to-day financial transactions as per approved operating budget. Reviews all transactions for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
As needed, prepares faculty and staff compensation and funding.
Implements and monitors compliance with financial policies and controls; investigates issues, recommends and implements solutions; escalates issues as appropriate; participates in internal and external audits of financial operations and activities.
Provides industry benchmarking analysis on various performance metrics related to financial and operational goals.
Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget; develops and maintains financial models and tools for forecasting used in the development of the budget.
Assists in the preparation of presentation and financial materials as needed.