Senior Financial Analyst

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a qualified accounting professional to coordinate, facilitate and monitor global accounting functions for study abroad programs and portal campuses. You will develop understanding of university financial systems, perform reconciliations, prepare ad hoc reports, and assist in audits; strong Excel and GAAP knowledge required.

Preferred IFRS familiarity and Not-for-Profit/Higher Education experience are a plus; this full-time, on-site role offers competitive base pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience, including 2 years in public accounting/auditing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills; GAAP knowledge; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate and monitor global accounting functions for study abroad programs and portal campuses.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure general ledger accuracy and prepare ad hoc financial reports as requested.
• Contribute to audits by reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules; assist in development and deployment of policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial statement preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Accounting or other relevant degree.

Required Experience: 3+ years relevant professional experience of which 2 years includes public accounting/auditing experience

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 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.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 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.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $105,000.00 to USD $125,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.