The Graduate Center is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation’s largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000-square-foot facility in upper Manhattan designed to promote collaboration among scientists in global research and innovation. CUNY values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university.
The Financial Reporting Analyst reports directly to the Accounting and Reporting Manager and is primarily responsible for all Financial Reporting activities for the Finance and Administration Department.
This position requires the incumbent to work in the office four days a week and one day remotely. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Develops, enhances and updates detailed financial statements from multiple financial systems for programs, departments, centers and institutes referred to as “All Fund Reports” for the President, Provost, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, and other constituents throughout the Graduate Center.
- Develops and distributes quarterly projections for related entities.
- Performs forensic analyses of historical revenue and expenditures as needed.
- Serves as a liaison with Provost staff to provide monthly and quarterly reports related to fund balances held in the CUNY Research Foundation, the Graduate Center and the non-tax levy activities including all related entities.
- Serves as a liaison with Budget Directors to provide/prepare (pull/deliver) ad hoc reports related to tax levy budgets and projections.
- Develops reports and presentations as directed by either the SVP for Finance and Administration or VP for Finance and Administration as needed.
- Serves as a liaison with staff in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to provide reports of funds held by the Research Foundation (RF) CUNY.
- Develops budgets for non-tax levy activities.
- Develops and maintains consistency in financial reporting and financial statements.
- Assists with system implementations within the Business Office.
- Assists with yearend audit, including preparation of analyses, financial statements, notes to financial statements, and Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA).
- Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, investigates discrepancies, and resolves issues promptly.
- Prepares journal entries and accounting transactions as needed, under the direction of the Manager or Controller.
- Develops and maintains financial reporting templates to streamline reporting processes.
- Creates requisitions for the Business Office for related entities.
- Assists with accounting oversight of transactions under direction of Manager or Controller to ensure college compliance with GASB accounting principles and segregation of duties within the department.
- Develops other ad hoc reports as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this job classification.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. An advanced degree can be used to substitute for up to 2 years of related work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office and database applications.
- Proficiency with College revenue accounting for Tuition and Fees and Adult Continuing Education.
- Experience with PeopleSoft 9.2. Workday.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Ability to work independently on complex assignments.
- Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Maintains financial accounts for income and spending; administers the allocation of funds.
Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements.
Manages the collection of revenue and accounts receivable.
Tracks and maintains financial data to provide fiscal reports to management; produces forecasting projections.
Monitors the financial condition of operating centers to ensure efficient use of resources.
Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name
Finance Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$52,267 – $70,238. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Please submit a cover letter and resume as one file in PDF format.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin on May 30, 2024.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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