Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystThe Department of Anesthesiology is an academic department at Columbia University Irving Medical Center focused on clinical, education, and research priorities with over 100 full-time clinicians, researchers, and 140 trainees. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Department of Anesthesiology, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide support for the Department's budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. This position will provide the candidate with the opportunity to contribute to the department's priorities and learn about academic medicine by working closely with the Department's finance team. Under the direction of the CFO, responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Participate in the annual budget submission, including preparing budget templates and uploading budget data into the University budget systemPerform ongoing budget updates and adjustments for quarterly forecastsGenerate periodic financial reports as needed to support ongoing department decision-makingReview and update salary allocations on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple funding sources including clinical accounts, grants, endowments, and other sourcesPrepare monthly reports and perform in-depth monthly financial review of the department's grant portfolio including budgets and projectionsReconcile each Principal Investigator's (PI) portfolio of accounts, which may consist of grants, endowments, gifts, and other funding sourcesSupport project closeouts including review of budgets and expenses and preparation of journal entry and journal voucher transactionsEnsure completion of quarterly expense attestations with each PI, and assist Grants Manager with annual effort reportingOther responsibilities as requestedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experienceAdvanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) skills are required.Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to use good judgment in handling confidential financial dataStrong work ethic with ability to manage multiple priorities along with a strong desire to be an actively engaged team memberPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in finance, accounting or business administrationKnowledge of PeopleSoft financial system is a plusStrong work ethic with ability to manage multiple priorities along with a strong desire to be an actively engaged team memberEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.