Finance Reporting Analyst

Finance Reporting Analyst POSITION DETAILS The Graduate Center (GC) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master?s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center?s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centres, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences. The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni-who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City?s intellectual and cultural life. The Finance Reporting Analyst reports to the Accounting and Reporting Manager and is primarily responsible for all revenue and expense accounting at the Graduate Center for Tax Levy and Non-Tax Levy, including but not limited to Tuition and Fees and Adult Continuing Education ("ACE"). This position requires the incumbent to work in the office 5 days a week. Duties include but are not limited to: Performs account analytics for balance sheet accounts. Assists with fiscal mid-year and year-end accounting close. Prepares revenue projections. Tracks, analyzes and prepares reports for the President, Provost, Senior Staff and the Central Office including, but not limited to, tuition waivers, write-offs, bad debt, and other reports as needed. Reviews accruals and ensures balances are timely reconciled. Prepares budget to actual and prior year to current year analyses with variance explanations. Develops, enhances and maintains ad hoc reports. Assists with implementations of financial systems, including conversion from PeopleSoft to Workday. Assists with internal and external audits. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or related field. Advanced knowledge of MS Office and database applications. Financial Statement preparation Experience with Workday Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to work independently on complex assignments. Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Coordinates financial matters for a program or department under management direction. Maintains financial accounts for income and spending; administers the allocation of funds Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements Manages the collection of revenue and accounts receivable Tracks and maintains financial data to provide fiscal reports to management; produces forecasting projections Monitors the financial condition of operating centers to ensure efficient use of resources Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary May supervise subordinate staff Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Finance Specialist CUNY TITLE Higher Education Assistant FLSA Exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $61,831-$76,937/year. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. HOW TO APPLY Please click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. CLOSING DATE Open until filled with review of applications to begin on January 21, 2026. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr