
Senior Financial Analyst
Emory University
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives across the organization.
- Responsible for monthly and annual financial close, financial analysis and reporting, compliance, and maintaining strong accounting controls.
- Coordinates major financial reporting and budgeting activities.
- Ensures compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
- Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Collaborates across teams, while supporting necessary changes and proactively leading new initiatives and process changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field and four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Advanced functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, including sophisticated Financial Reporting & Planning systems.
- Proficiency with analyzing, interpreting, and succinctly synthesizing large amounts of financial, statistical and operational data.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prepare a variety of financial reports in a timely and effective manner.
- Growth mindset, self-driven and a team player with willingness to go above and beyond.
- Must be highly motivated with strong analytical skills and a growth mindset.
- Must be a quick learner and team player who is self-driven with the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure outstanding service.
Benefits
- Emory University is an equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysisaccounting controlsstatistical analysisfinancial statementsdata synthesisMicrosoft ExcelFinancial Reporting & Planning systems
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailteam playerself-drivengrowth mindsetanalytical skillscollaborationproactive leadershipadaptabilityeffective communication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in finance