Columbia University Looking for Analyst-Finance at New York, NY Full Time

• Requisition no: 525560

• Work Type: Full Time

• Location: Campus|Morningside

• School/Department: null

• Categories: Finance/Accounting,Facilities/Maint/Trades/RealEs

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Dining & University Events Management (UEM), the Financial Analyst will assist with the development and monitoring of the staffing and operating needs for Dining Services and UEM.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal and external senior management to coordinate operational needs and determine financial impact. The analyst will utilize a wide array of University and departmental systems to collects data, prepares reports and performs benchmarking analysis. He / She will communicate with senior staff in Facilities and Operations and in other University departments to resolve inconsistencies, pass on updates, and rectify issues

• The Financial Analyst maintains the accuracy of various financial analyses and reports used to forecast staff payroll, cost of goods as a percentage of revenues, events benchmarking and other financial activity. The analyst will process standard and other recurring financial transactions in accordance with University and departmental accounting standards and procedures.

• The Financial Analyst works independently on research projects and is responsible for completing reconciliations and reports to meet departmental and University finance deadlines.

• The Financial Analyst will develop and provide reports as required and assist in the implementation and administration of internal financial policies, programs, and practices.

• The Financial Analyst will complete special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Executive Director and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or its equivalent

• Plus a minimum of 3-5 years related experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including active listening skills, attention to detail, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, is essential.

• The ability to take initiative and work independently is necessary. Must possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication, written, presentation, quantitative and interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment is essential.

• The candidate should have outstanding financial analysis and modeling skills.

• Strong computer proficiency (PowerPoint, Word and Excel), including an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet packages.

• The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker, with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation.

• Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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