Higher-Ed Finance & Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

RiseMe; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Finance Specialist III to support the Finance and Budget team with financial planning, reporting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio. The role interfaces with department managers, faculty, HR, and central offices to ensure accurate stewardship and forecasting.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex academic environment, with a hybrid work arrangement in Ithaca, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field with 3–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Strong budgeting, financial analysis, accounting principles, and compliance knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with university, sponsor, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and administer financial reporting and analysis for college leadership
• Support internal controls and data-driven decision making

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Cornell University is seeking a Finance Specialist III to support the Finance and Budget team with financial planning, reporting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio. The role interfaces with department managers, faculty, HR, and central offices to ensure accurate stewardship and forecasting.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex academic environment, with a hybrid work arrangement in Ithaca, NY.