• Job Type: Officer of Administration
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• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst supports the financial management and oversight of capital projects within Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Capital Finance, the Financial Analyst ensures accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and compliance with University and regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in maintaining financial integrity across assigned portfolios, contributing to strategic financial planning, and supporting key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Reporting 

  • Assist in managing the capital plan for assigned clients and building/funding portfolios.
  • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor financial performance and key performance indicators.
  • Conduct financial analyses, prepare year-end reports, and identify operational trends.

• Funding Authorization and Budgeting 

  • Manage the funding authorization process, including document tracking, review, and submission.
  • Prepare and review project cash flows for submission to the Office of Management & Budget.

• Transaction Oversight 

  • Provide final approval for financial transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and accuracy of entries.

• Project Management Support 

  • Oversee reconciliation and closeout of completed projects.
  • Address insurance claims with Risk Management and component breakdown reporting for depreciation purposes.
  • Collaborate with project managers and senior CUFO staff on financial decisions.

• Audit and Compliance 

  • Respond to internal and external audit inquiries.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department's goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience, including proficiency in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis tools.
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Additional Requirements:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

About Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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