Senior Financial Analyst

New York University • New York, NY

27d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Coordinate, facilitate and monitor all global accounting functions for study abroad programs and portal campuses. Develop in-depth understanding of University underlying financial systems, reporting processes and tools to recommend procedural improvements or efficiencies. Perform reconciliations to ensure general ledger contains consistently accurate data. Utilize accounting and auditing literature to research and resolve business issues. Develop strategies to improve current processes and improve quality of deliverables. Participate in the review of financial statements and supporting schedules for audits. Perform and document analytical reviews of financial statements. Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested. Participate in development, deployment and training of financial policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or other relevant degree.
• 3+ years relevant professional experience of which 2 years includes public accounting/auditing experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and lead others by example.
• Advanced expertise in Excel.
• Financial Statement preparation and consolidation experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Related accounting experience in Not-for Profit and/or institution of higher education and with accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate and monitor all global accounting functions for study abroad programs and portal campuses.
• Develop in-depth understanding of University underlying financial systems, reporting processes and tools to recommend procedural improvements or efficiencies.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure general ledger contains consistently accurate data.
• Utilize accounting and auditing literature to research and resolve business issues.
• Develop strategies to improve current processes and improve quality of deliverables.
• Participate in the review of financial statements and supporting schedules for audits.
• Perform and document analytical reviews of financial statements.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
• Participate in development, deployment and training of financial policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior