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Financial Analyst
| Company | American University |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $90000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience, preferably in higher education.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as in a group setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Plans, reviews, and supervises the management of a wide range of finance and budget activities relating to financial reporting and analysis of current, historical, variance, and predictive financial data within the university.
- Conducts University financial benchmarking to include maintenance of key performance indicators, metrics, market research, and best practices for use in University financial and budget processes.
- Oversees Adaptive Planning system for budget model development and report management.
- Provides real-time financial performance monitoring and reporting.
- Evaluates resource allocations across the institution to assist in strategic resource allocation and expense management. Provides information and recommendations to Director on areas of potential optimization and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a financial role within a higher education institution.
