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SUNY Oneonta Senior Financial Analyst in Oneonta, New York
Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Jun 13 2024 Job Description:
At SUNY Oneonta, our investment in the future relies on talented individuals like you. Step into a pivotal role as a Senior Financial Analyst, where your expertise in financial planning and analysis will help drive the continued success of our institution. Reporting to the Budget Director, expectations include serving in various functions including budget development, control, execution, and monitoring, as well as other financial reporting. This position will help support departmental goals and objectives through effective collaboration with colleagues and other major program areas.
The Budget Office at SUNY Oneonta is a cornerstone of the university's operations, dedicated to ensuring fiscal responsibility and help guide the strategic financial planning of the institution. We play a vital role in developing, monitoring, and executing budgets across various funding sources. Our team provides invaluable financial insights, driving informed decision-making.
Join us to optimize resources, align financial strategies with the university's mission, and sustain SUNY Oneonta's long-term financial health.
To learn more about the University or the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/budget-office
Duties include but are not limited to:
Develop multi-year budget forecasts to support long-term financial planning.
Conduct comprehensive financial trend analysis to identify patterns and inform strategic decisions.
Project revenue and expenses to ensure accurate financial planning and budgeting.
Respond to various departmental, divisional, and other inquiries, and requests in a timely manner.
Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.
Salary: $65,000-70,000 commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in financial administration in a large organization with significant and direct involvement in budget control, maintenance, analysis, forecasting, reporting, or other highly related areas.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
Highly proficient in Excel.
Preferred:
Experience in financial administration in SUNY, other NYS agencies, public/non-profit sector, or higher education institution.
Proficiency in reporting and presenting financial information especially for non-financial audiences.
Experience in other areas of financial operations such as cash flow, revenue/expense projections, trend analysis, or other related areas.
Skilled use of various technologies in a financial setting, including use of spreadsheets, database and reporting tools, digital forms, and financial modeling tools.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with and serving diverse populations.
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.