Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a university environment in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will play a key part in monthly close activities, financial reporting, and budget support while partnering with stakeholders to improve visibility into performance and spending. The position begins with 1-2 weeks of onsite training and then moves to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the month-end close cycle by preparing entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and helping ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Analyze financial performance by comparing actual results to budget and prior periods, then summarize key drivers and trends for leadership.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including budget-to-actual reporting and financial statement support for department and organizational review.
• Complete account reconciliations for billing, bank, and related balance sheet activity, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support invoicing and accrual processes to maintain complete and accurate financial records throughout each reporting period.
• Provide budget guidance by identifying spending issues, offering recommendations, and assisting teams with planning and forecast preparation.
• Use financial analysis to highlight cost control opportunities and support decisions that improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to finance-related processes tied to Compass, Emory Express, and other relevant systems as needed.• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis within a complex business, higher education, or similarly structured environment.
• Strong working knowledge of variance analysis, general ledger review, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, including bank and billing-related balances.
• Ability to prepare clear financial reports and communicate budget-to-actual results to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and data validation.
• Solid understanding of accruals, invoicing, and core financial statement components.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.