Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting in Evanston to lead analysis, reporting, and policy interpretation for the Controller’s Office. You will develop reporting libraries, support budgeting, and coordinate with HR, Budget, and campus partners to ensure accurate financial communication.

The role emphasizes building tools, standardizing methods, and delivering timely statements and trustee materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
• 5 years in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Ability to translate transactions into summaries for management and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze net income and balance sheet with predefined tools.
• Develop and maintain management reporting deliverables and templates.
• Contribute to Trustee materials and cross-campus reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes.
• Lead complex studies for resource planning and allocation decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication with management

Team collaboration

Financial reporting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Blackline

Workiva

Excel

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting in Evanston to lead analysis, reporting, and policy interpretation for the Controller’s Office. You will develop reporting libraries, support budgeting, and coordinate with HR, Budget, and campus partners to ensure accurate financial communication.

The role emphasizes building tools, standardizing methods, and delivering timely statements and trustee materials.