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Posted: 24-May-26
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 3-106652
Financial Analyst
The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world's most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services (FCS) is committed to providing the highest quality service to faculty, students, staff, alumni, and visitors. With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations.
All employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity, in addition to supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, provide forecasting, planning, and analysis for units in Facilities Management (FM). Provide financial management for Building Care, Grounds, R5 Waste & Recycling Program, FM Administration, and FM Operations, Logistics, & Support Services. Multiple sources of funding and cost recovery methodologies are associated with this service.
This position will work closely with the unit directors and managers to prepare monthly forecasting and quarterly / annual financial reporting. Act as the primary department resource (key point of contact) for financial information and expertise for units supported. Accountable for the financial integrity of the financial statements ensuring adherence to University Policy and procedures. Responsible for the detailed budget development for units supported and billing rate calculation and development including internal overhead cost recovery. Calculate and prepare headcount reports monthly.
Collaborate with team members on presentations for units supported. Reports prepared may be used in support of executive decisions or strategy development. Support audits for units supported. Interpret University financial policies and procedures to provide guidance to team members. Develop models for unit needs such as long-range forecasting. Prepare and analyze financial reports and trends to support management in achieving operating objectives. Recommend tools to assist in department reporting and metric processing. Provide data analysis to inform decision making. Participate in streamlining efforts to improve service delivery and increase automation of financial reporting.
Position develops and maintains professional working relationships with other Cornell departments. This includes, but is not limited to, the Division of Financial Services, the Division of Planning and Budget, and the Shared Service Center (SSC).
Ours is a values-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
This is an Endowed position.
We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
We require these qualifications:
- Minimum of an associate's degree with 2 years relevant work experience or bachelor's degree or combination of education and work experience.
- Ability to develop complex financial models, perform appropriate data analysis, budget and forecasting, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication skills, organization skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are required.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field strongly preferred in addition to three or more years of in-depth analytical, forecasting and budget experience.
- Computer software proficiency and expertise, especially in the use of MS Office Suite with a strong emphasis on Excel and Power BI.
- Knowledge of Cornell policies, on-line accounting systems (Kuali) and OBIEE Answers experience.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
University Job Title:
Finance Specialist II
Job Family:
Fin/Budget/Planning
Level:
E
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$66,663.00 - $77,473.00
Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Catherine Baldessare
Contact Email:
ceb377@cornell.edu
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