Financial Analyst

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u003cpu003eUnder the direction of the AVP, Finance u0026amp; Accounting, the Financial Analyst ensures accounting operational excellence through budget manager support, budget variance supporting analysis, recurring report preparation and delivery, forecasting.u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Financial Analyst leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the finance departmentu0027s mission and vision and the institution. Supports culture development and management efforts.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eBacheloru0026rsquo;s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a highly analytical field required.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eA minimum three (3) years of experience as a financial analyst or related professionu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eK/S/Au003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), restricting fund accounting, and grant accountingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExpertise in preparing and analyzing financial statementsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to analyze complex business processesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to leverage influence to drive change and influence stakeholdersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProven ability to work in a highly diverse environment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of various financial principles, practices, and applications, including budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, and financial reportingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUnderstanding of principles of finance and banking relationships and investments.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to balance multiple projects with competing deadlines.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong demonstration of alignment with Adleru0026rsquo;s social justice mission and visionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication acumen including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to take direction and react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assignedu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties u0026amp; Responsibilities: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eResponds to cost centersu0026rsquo; inquiries regarding budget-vs-actual variances by working closely with accounting and other departments, resolve mapping and coding issues as necessaryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssists Sr. Financial Analyst in analyzing budget variances by reviewing reports and accounting records to determine if allocated funds have been spent and work with the department to identify underlying business drivers and potential problemsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUpdates regular financial models, analyses, reports, forecasts, and projectionsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eVerifies newly built financial models/dashboard for completeness and accuracy, and updates them as necessaryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePrepares bank covenant reports as necessaryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUploads budget-related and other JEs to Colleague; troubleshoots for issues if neededu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eForecasts future cash requirements and calculates regulatory metricsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCoordinates with staff accountant and provides employee benefit spread numbersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProduces regular and ad-hoc financial and operating reports with recommendations and findingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates in monthly accounting closing processu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReconciles selected balance sheet/income statement/trail balance accounts; resolves transactional-level discrepanciesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWorks closely with other members of the finance team and provides additional assistance as necessaryu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates and provides information for the university auditsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePerforms other duties as assignedu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Environment (Physical Demands):u0026nbsp; u003c/strongu003eThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobu0027s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eUniversal Core Behaviors:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eCommunication:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eEffectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExhibits good listening and comprehension skills.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKeeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates match between words and actions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eResponds with tact, diplomacy, respect and composure when dealing with others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePromotes the spirit and essence of the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eTeamwork and Collaboration:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eCooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSeeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eContributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePuts the success of the team above own interests.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBuilds and maintains constructive work relationships.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eResponsive to Change:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSupports changes in the work environment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDisplays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCommitted to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge and effectiveness.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eActively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eQuality-Driven and Accountable:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eResults-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAnticipates and responds to customer needs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMonitors own performance, accept responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMeets deadlines and completes projects and activities in a professional, timely manner.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSeeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining the highest quality standards (fiscally responsible).u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSupport of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSupports and models the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Values of social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eArticulates the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies in a way to educate others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates active commitment in advancing the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal and compassion.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAligns work processes to advance the Schoolu0026rsquo;s strategic plan and key strategies.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eIt is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/emu003eu003cemu003eAs part of Adleru0027s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative actionu0026nbsp;to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2022-02-04T14:54:24.91Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-02-04T14:54:24.91Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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