Senior Financial Analyst for a University in Boston

Our University Client in Boston is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. Starting compensation for this role will not exceed 80K per year.

Responsibility include (but are not limited to): 

• Independently perform and facilitate financial analysis for School on a large variety of issues. 
• Provide analytical and quantitative analysis to support decisions related to the preparation of the annual budget, mid-year forecasts, and multi-year financial plans. 
• Build and maintain models related to revenue, budgeting, and forecasting
• Develop and prepare reporting for use in financial planning. 
• Functions as subject matter expert and/or project lead on School financial policies and reporting. Advises department/school on financial questions in support of financial processes using analytical and quantitative analysis.
• Implement and monitor internal controls over financial reporting. Perform complex interim and year-end reporting. Responsible for ensuring general ledger balance reconciliations are supported.
• Management of all employee, student and temporary payroll to ensure timely and accurate payment. Responsible for time and labor reporting and customized payroll reports as needed
• Ensures financial compliance with University policies and procedures, and identifies and communicates possible areas of risk. 
• Implement and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, and identify potential areas for efficiency or improvement within existing processes.

Qualifications and Skills Include (But are not limited to): 

• 5+ Years’ experience.    
• Strong financial skills and understanding of financial tools and analysis preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience using financial systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; self-organized, flexible and experience managing multiple challenging projects simultaneously; team player with collaborative working style.