Senior Financial Analyst, School of Medicine - Pediatrics

University Of Oxford - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst position at Emory University's School of Medicine, specifically within the Pediatrics department, is a critical role that involves overseeing major financial reporting and budgeting activities. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with various regulations and reporting requirements, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of financial operations within the department. The analyst will coordinate the correction of account balances, resolve funding issues, and uphold proper accounting controls and procedures to ensure accurate financial management. In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Financial Analyst will make recommendations to management regarding long-range financial and cash flow analyses. This includes preparing and analyzing statistical and financial reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules that provide insights into the department's financial health. The role may also involve assisting in the preparation, development, and monitoring of departmental or organizational budgets, which is crucial for effective financial planning and resource allocation. The analyst may also be tasked with maintaining grant agreements, policies, and guidelines, coordinating grant reporting requirements, reviewing compliance with grant funding sources, and negotiating grant funding with awarding agencies. This aspect of the role is vital for ensuring that the department maximizes its funding opportunities and adheres to the stipulations of grant agreements. Additionally, the position may involve performing indirect cost analysis and potentially hiring, training, and supervising a small staff, which adds a managerial component to the role. Overall, this position requires a blend of analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders within the university. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the Pediatrics department, contributing to the overall mission of Emory University to foster excellence and innovation in research and education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates major financial reporting and budgeting activities.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinates the correction of account balances, resolves funding issues and maintains proper accounting controls and procedures.
• Makes recommendations to management related to long-range financial and cash flow analyses.
• Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules.
• May assist in preparing, developing and monitoring department/organizational budgets.
• May maintain grant agreements, policies and guidelines; coordinate grant reporting requirements; review grant funding source compliance; and negotiate grant funding with awarding agencies.
• May perform indirect cost analysis.
• May hire, train, and supervise a small staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field.
• Four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.