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Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

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Job description

Finance and Data Analyst - CVM (Remote)

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking a Finance and Data Analyst to support developing and sustaining standard and ad hoc reporting capacity related to financial management and budgeting. This person will do so by using best practices in data-informed decision making and modern business intelligence and financial reporting solutions to design, implement and manage financial reports and dashboards. This role will provide support for and recommendations on the development, implementation and management of financial reporting tools and strategies that will enhance and sustain timely and accurate reports and analyses that improve the College's short and long-term fiscal and operational planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or data analysis with at least 3 years of experience in a financial reporting and analytical role or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience applying basic accounting principles, financial reconciliation, and analysis in a professional setting, including translating common finance and business questions into analytical solutions.
• Proficiency in the development of analyses using reporting and business intelligence solutions such as QuickSight, Tableau, OAS, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power BI for Excel or similar tools.
• Demonstrated success implementing new dashboards and reports that meet common business/financial needs (variances, trends, summaries, insights, budgets) both independently and collaboratively.
• Expert level proficiency in Excel, including, but not limited to, pivot tables and complex Excel formulas.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while meeting tight deadlines. Ability to help establish realistic goals and deliver work on schedule. Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process is the norm.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in public administration, business administration or finance.
• Experience in a financial reporting and analytical role, or equivalent.
• Experience in a fund accounting, higher education, or similar complex financial environment.
• Experience in business systems including, but not limited to, Kuali Financial System, Oracle BI, QuickSight, Tableau, Workday, Longview and other relevant systems.
• Project management experience with a range of projects. For example: large and small in terms of complexity, short and long in duration, independent and collaborative.
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello or Smartsheet.
• Experience with VBA, Microsoft Power Automate, or Python or other data and workflow automation tools.

Important Details Regarding the Position

• This position offers the flexibility to work remotely anywhere in the US. The person who fills this position may instead choose to work a hybrid schedule with an agreed upon number of expected days in office per week .
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

The Following are Required to be Submitted with you Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer :

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York. However, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days

Employees of the CVB must adhere to the CVB's quality management system, confidentiality statement, standard operating procedures, and organizational policies. Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success. Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional holidays, early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Who We Are:

The College of Veterinary Medicine is an international leader in veterinary scholarship and education with a team of dedicated, customer-service oriented faculty and staff who advance the College's mission to create, disseminate and implement scientific knowledge to improve the health and well-being of animals and people. Our values include collaboration across the University and beyond, responsible management of all of our human and financial capital and creating an environment that supports communication and respect. We embrace diversity in its many forms and consider it the foundation of our strengths as an institution.

University Job Title:

Finance Specialist III

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$74,736.00 - $86,856.00

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Soubhagya Chattopadhyay

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

Union Positions

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-01-29

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