Senior Financial Analyst

Emory University

. Supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request

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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