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Financial Analyst

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Lafayette College
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Easton
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Financial Analyst
Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: Finance & Administration

Location: Easton
Open Date: Jan 12, 2024

Description
The Financial Analyst is a member of the Budget Office team and is responsible for a variety of financial tasks supporting the development and administration of all aspects of the College's budget and forecast processes, reporting, and long-term financial planning. The Financial Analyst works with the College's general ledger, planning, and reporting applications. The incumbent must exercise good judgment when working with financial information and maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, efficiency and timeliness in all work performed. The Financial Analyst interfaces with different departments at the College as well as external contacts. The position reports to the Budget Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analytics

  • Support the development of the college budget or forecast process, including review and analytics

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, variance analyses with explanations, trend analyses or other ad-hoc requests to support decision-making

  • Support financial planning and analysis for unit/department level activities as well as division and consolidated college-level

  • Conduct independent analysis of financial data and prepare financial reports, analytics or trend analyses for internal and external purposes in a summative concise format

    Other

  • Coordinate planning and collection of board meeting materials

  • Assist with creation and assembly of board and senior leadership meeting materials

  • Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of data interfaces with systems of original entry and variance resolution

  • Provide technical support and training for financial budget systems and assist with application upgrades and enhancements

  • Review and analyze budget transfer requests

  • Provide direction or training to campus constituents pertaining to policy, procedures or financial system use

  • Maintain or provide budget assistance for assigned areas

  • Complete ad hoc projects or reports as assigned



    Qualifications
    EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections

  • Prioritization and multi-tasking skills in fast-paced environment

  • Strong attention to detail and exercise confidentiality and discretion

  • Knowledge and experience with journal entries and financial statement preparation

  • Skilled in understanding database structure and can manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis

    EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • Minimum 2 years relevant accounting or finance experience in non-profit or government- related entity; Higher education preferred

  • Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting concepts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

  • Demonstrated understanding of budgeting concepts

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment

  • Proficient in use of Google suite and Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel and intermediate PowerPoint and Word

  • Proficient working with an Enterprise Resource Planning system; Ellucian Banner experience a plus

  • Banner, Cognos, and Anaplan system knowledge a plus



    Application Instructions
    Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.


    For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/139222

    Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); and other applicable laws and College policies.





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    • Organization

    Working for Lafayette College

    Lafayette is a private liberal arts college rated "most academically competitive" for admissions with 2,300 undergraduates studying engineering, the humanities, and the social and natural sciences. Lafayette is not only a great place for students to learn, but also a great place to work for its 650 full-time employees. 

    Lafayette's faculty include 195 full-time teacher-scholars, all of whom hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. Teaching, student mentoring, and scholarship are the top priorities of the faculty at Lafayette. The educational philosophy focuses on direct student-faculty contact not only in the classroom but also in research projects and social settings.

    Hailing from 39 states and 51 countries, Lafayette's students represent a wide variety of ethnic, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. These students enrich the campus community with their ideas and experiences and, above all, their desire to learn.

    Founded in 1826 by citizens of Easton, Lafayette is located in the tree-lined neighborhood of College Hill, overlooking the Delaware River and downtown Easton, a 15-minute walk from campus. The college has grown to include 60 buildings on 340 acres including a 230-acre athletic campus.

    Lafayette is a leader in faculty-mentored student research, study abroad programs, internships and externships, service learning, writing across the disciplines, first-year experiences, and creative projects. It is a place of academic excellence and opportunity where every student can realize his or her full potential.

    Students may earn bachelor of arts in 32 fields and bachelor of science in four engineering disciplines and nine science fields. Lafayette offers students opportunities to customize their learning that are not available at other institutions where the focus is not exclusively on undergraduates. The Lafayette Experience means discovery both in and out of the classroom, through student-centered, active learning that combines the highest academic standards with diverse extracurricular programs. Lafayette graduates are prepared for success and leadership.

    About Easton

    Easton is about 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. It has been cited as one of the best small arts town in America. The 30,000 residents of Easton live on the eastern edge of the greater Lehigh Valley, a metropolitan area with a population of 650,000. Highlights of downtown Easton include Binney & Smith's Crayola Factory, the National Canal Museum, and the historic State Theatre, which features concerts, plays and dance by visiting artists.

    The city was founded in 1752 by Thomas Penn, son of Pennsylvania's founder William Penn, and is one of only three colonial cities in which a public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 8, 1776. Easton is the county seat for Pennsylvania's Northampton County.

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