Senior Financial Analyst - SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Posted On: Fri Feb 23 2024 Job Description: Position Summary We are seeking a highly analytical, team oriented and student centered leader who is committed to excellence in customer service.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Business Affairs and Operation Analyst is expected to work independently to facilitate the achievement of the institution's strategic goals.
The role will interact frequently with faculty and staff from various departments and is expected to actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures with a cross departmental reach, while significantly impacting the financial operations of the College.
Furthermore, the analyst is expected to monitor, analyze and provide meaningful reports of all the institution's financial activities including state operating, dormitory and capital funds.
Duties and Responsibilities Assists in all aspects of the budgeting process for the departments, including forecasting/modeling, accounting, reporting and financial analysis Assist in resource allocation by developing, analyzing, and executing financial plans Assisting in updating of internal budgeting systems and monitoring spending.
Assist and manage the annual campus capital and operational budgets; Preparing fiscal summary reports and analyses Assists in the processing of budget adjustments and transfers, changes of source of funds, salary transfers, purchase requisitions and expense reimbursements Analyze key business processes to identify efficiencies and cost savings opportunities Responsible for the development of new and the improvement of existing operational procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles Advise senior staff on continuous quality improvement of processes and controls and help create and update financial guidelines Participate in the on-going review of technology enhancements and software upgrades Perform Trial Balance analytical review and investigate fluctuations Assist with preparation of bank reconciliations Provide accurate and timely reports for various reconciliations and analysis Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and assist with special projects Help in cross training of other members of the Business office staff Job Requirements: Required Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree with a preferred concentration in Business, Accounting, Higher Education Administration or Finance Minimum 2-5 years of experience in accounting and budgeting Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple work assignments with frequent interruptions Excellent proficiency in Excel and Power Point Dedicated commitment to Customer Service Preferred Qualifications A Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Higher Education Administration or Finance State University of New York budget or accounting experience Higher education or non-profit organization experience 3-5 years Accounting and Financial analytical experience Additional Information: Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant for University Financial Analysis is a UUP position.
Minimum salary $68,000.
00 annually, with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the Full-Time UUP Benefits Summary).
Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment UUP Position.
Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Assistant for University Financial Analysis Local Title: Senior Financial Analyst Line #: 00011 SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For our full non-discrimination statement, see: https://www.
sunymaritime.
edu/affirmative-action.
SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities.
Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
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