New York University

Senior Financial Analyst

New York University • $90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in audit, analysis, and reconciliation of bank accounts required.
  • 5+ years preferred for a more senior role.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills needed.
  • Advanced Excel and database software skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead analyst on designated balance sheet and statement of activities accounts.
  • Record journal entries and reconcile working capital accounts.
  • Liaise between NYU's real estate portfolio and the accounting department.
  • Oversee intercompany processes and transactions.
  • Identify and propose process improvements where applicable.
  • Provide assistance to internal and external customers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead critical financial analysis projects.
  • Work within a prestigious higher education institution.
  • Engagement with NYU's commitment to sustainability initiatives.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across departments.
  • Potential for professional development and further education support.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Serve as a lead analyst on balance sheet accounts and statement of activities accounts assigned by recording journal entries, analyzing, reconciling, and documenting processes in runbooks. Oversee reconciliation of working capital. Liaise between NYU's real estate portfolio and accounting to ensure proper recording and reconciling. Point person for intercompany processes and transactions. Seek out and identify various process improvement projects and propose solutions. Provide ongoing assistance to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.

Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience with audit, analysis and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:
5+ years relevant experience with audit, analysis, and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to work effectively with individuals at all levels. Skilled in analyzing problems and implementing effective management solutions and establishing priorities. Advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and database software. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to banking transactions

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Fame (the University's general ledger system), Workday financials

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. 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.

About New York University

New York University (NYU) is a private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with a total enrollment of over 50,000 students across its various campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business, law, medicine, and the arts. NYU is known for its strong academic programs, world-class faculty, and diverse student body. The university has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many important developments in fields such as finance, technology, and the arts.
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