Rochester Institute of Technology

Sr. Financial Analyst

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with accounting, finance, and budgeting protocols
  • Proficient in enterprise financial applications and Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Design and present financial information to support leadership decision-making
  • Maintain financial forecasting and analysis across the organization
  • Prepare cost models using data from various financial sources
  • Evaluate complex reconciliations and financial accounts for accuracy and compliance
  • Develop the annual operating budget based on strategic initiatives and forecasts
  • Prepare standard and ad hoc reports for various stakeholders
  • Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work location
  • Opportunity to manage large-scale projects
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
  • Engagement with top-level decision-making processes
  • Involvement in both operational and strategic financial planning.
Full Job Description
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.

Additional Details

  • Coordinates with Facilities Management Services and Information & Technology Services to track and fund capital projects.
  • Assists with data gathering and report preparation for Board of Trustee meetings.
  • Serves as one of the key points of contacts for budget amendments in Workday and assists with budget amendment creation and approval.
  • Workday experience preferred.


FLSA Category
Exempt

Work Location
Hybrid

Compensation
$81,600.00 to $105,000.00

Application Materials

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Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

About Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees and online masters as well. RIT is composed of nine academic colleges, including the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The university is internationally recognized and ranked as one of the top universities in the United States for undergraduate programs in engineering, business, and computing.
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