Financial Controls Specialist

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Controls to join our team at Columbia University. As a critical thinker and analytical professional, you will be responsible for supporting management reporting, financial closing process, monthly reconciliations, and analyses of financial activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare monthly financial statement analysis according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); analyze differences between actuals and budget and present findings and recommendations to the Executive team.
  • Account Reconciliations and Analysis: Perform account reconciliations and analyses, identifying issues and understanding fluctuations in balances to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
  • Financial Statement Audit and Cost Report: Assist with our annual financial statement audit and cost report through direct interaction with external auditors throughout the audit process.
  • Internal Controls and Compliance: Develops and implements internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
  • Other Related Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience plus four years of related experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree MBA, minimum of 3 years of healthcare accounting, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, experience with Columbia University Accounting System (ARC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in active status.
  • Skills and Abilities: Initiative-taking, meticulous, resourceful and problem-solving attitude, excellent communication and people skills, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to work with minimal oversight to solve problems and to multi-task in a challenging environment.

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