Sr Financial Analyst

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a College Partner within the College of Engineering Technology to oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting, and operational support for college leadership, faculty, and staff.

The role collaborates across departments to drive financial planning, compliance, and business process improvements, with a strong focus on forecasting and cost modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations.
• Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations.
• Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets.
• Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements.
• Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts.
• Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Position Highlights This position serves as a College Partner within the College of Engineering Technology (CET), providing financial management, budgeting, reporting, and operational support to college leadership, faculty, and staff. The role collaborates closely with departments across the college and serves as a key resource for financial planning, analysis, compliance, and business process improvement initiatives. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement and requires on-campus presence three (3) days per week, with the remaining workdays performed remotely, subject to business needs and university policy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations
• Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations
• Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets
• Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements
• Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts
• Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
• Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities
• Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 4 - An advanced/lead role requiring a high degree of knowledge and recognized expertise in the profession or field. Manages large projects, programs, or specialized assignments that are strategic in nature and are without precedent and/or structure. Typically serves as a mentor to less experienced staff and reviews or delegates work.

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

Hybrid

Compensation

$81,600 - $120,000

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology 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. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Company Background

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume.