Rochester Institute of Technology

Sr Financial Analyst

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices
  • Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects accurately

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present financial information to leadership for decision making
  • Maintain financial forecasting and analysis across the organization
  • Develop cost models using data from various financial sources
  • Evaluate complex reconciliations of financial accounts for accuracy
  • Create annual operating budgets based on salary and revenue forecasts

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with on-campus presence three days a week
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments
  • Role supports business process improvement initiatives
  • Work within a college environment focusing on engineering technology
  • Potential to mentor less experienced staff in financial practices
Full 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

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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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