Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST
Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
$70,000- $75,000

OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL ANALYST ROLE:

• Develop and maintain monthly financial models, variance analyses, reconciliations, dashboards, scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and related reporting
• The Financial Analyst will assist with the coordination, preparation, and ongoing management of annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Analyze historical and current financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Support the accounting team with timely preparation and analysis of financial statements and participation in the annual audit process
• The Financial Analyst will contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed
• The Financial Analyst will perform other duties as assigned by finance leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL ANALYST ROLE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant financial or analytical experience
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or environments involving endowments or investment funds (preferred)
• Proficiency with financial information systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and relevant accounting and reporting standards