Junior Financial Analyst

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Brooklyn Law School

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Junior Financial Analyst at Brooklyn Law School is a full-time, exempt position that plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance team and contributing to the institution's operational success. This role is designed for entry-level candidates eager to develop their financial analysis skills, with opportunities to engage in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting. The position offers hands-on experience in a vibrant educational environment committed to social justice and the training of future lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving the annual Budget Development process with leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models and organizational budgets.
• Monitor and prepare reports on budget variance (budget to actuals) and perform trend analysis.
• Support long-term financial planning and analyze market trends to inform decision-making.
• Assist the Director in communicating financial plans and results to senior leaders and board members.
• Prepare budgets and reports for extramural funding from grantors and recommend changes to indirect cost policy as necessary.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes.
• Provide direct support to unit leadership with budget management.
• Conduct ad-hoc special projects as needed.
• Prepare detailed financial reports (monthly, quarterly, etc.) for management and senior leadership.
• Perform, analyze, and review pre- and post-payroll bi-weekly runs for accuracy and consistency with budget.
• Manage analysis and reporting for gifts and bequests, including activity related to Student Organizations.
• Assist with the completion of external financial survey requests.
• Prepare various journal entries as needed.
• Assist with audit-related schedules and documentation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems (Colleague a plus) and database management.
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and complex formula creation.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Aptitude for understanding information system structures and building reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal correspondence.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Higher Education or Not-for-Profit sectors preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of US GAAP as it relates to Not-for-Profits or Higher Education is beneficial.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Dependent tuition scholarship for Pre K- undergraduate college
• Additional summer Friday PTO