Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Columbia University Facilities & Operations

Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000. The final salary will be set based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager for Operations Financial Services, the Financial Analyst will monitor, reconcile, analyze, and report on financial activity and process related transactions associated with Manhattanville Campus Operations and Campus Services Units within Columbia University Facilities and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Manager, work collaboratively with internal and external senior management to coordinate operational needs and determine financial impact. Utilize a wide array of University and departmental systems to compile data, prepare reports, perform proactive audits to identify discrepancies and variances, and perform benchmarking analysis.
• Communicate with senior staff in Facilities and Operations and other University departments to resolve inconsistencies, pass on updates, and rectify issues. Manage and oversee day‑to‑day financial operations for Manhattanville Campus Operations and Campus Services Units.
• Maintain various financial analyses and reports used to forecast staff payroll, service contract expenses, revenue, and other financial activity. Process standard and other recurrent financial transactions in accordance with University and departmental accounting standards and procedures.
• Work independently on research projects and complete reconciliations and reports to meet departmental and University finance deadlines, including those associated with monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year‑end close.
• Develop and provide reports as required and assist in the implementation and administration of internal financial policies, programs, and practices. Complete special projects as assigned by the Manager and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3‑5 years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including active listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely and effectively with University personnel.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently; strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and practical problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, written, presentation, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment.
• Outstanding financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Strong computer proficiency (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), including an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet packages.
• Advanced Excel skills required, with a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Seniority level – Mid‑Senior

Employment type – Full‑time

Job function – Finance and Sales

Industry – Higher Education