Senior Financial Analyst

Emory University

. Coordinate major financial reporting and budgeting activities .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with regulations, while effectively managing grant agreements and supervising staff. Proficient in analyzing financial statements and preparing organizational budgets.

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Financial ReportingBudgeting ActivitiesGrant ComplianceIndirect Cost AnalysisStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisStatistical ReportingAccounting ControlsFinancial StatementsBudget DevelopmentGrant ReportingGrant Funding NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceCash Flow AnalysisAccount Balances Correction

Soft Skills

ManagementTrainingCoordinationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Financial Reporting RequirementsBudget MonitoringGrant AgreementsFunding IssuesFinancial Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate major financial reporting and budgeting activities
Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements
Coordinate correction of account balances and resolve funding issues
Maintain proper accounting controls and procedures
Make recommendations to management related to long-range financial and cash flow analyses
Prepare and analyze statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules
Assist in preparing, developing and monitoring department/organizational budgets
Maintain grant agreements, policies and guidelines
Coordinate grant reporting requirements and review grant funding source compliance
Negotiate grant funding with awarding agencies
Perform indirect cost analysis
Hire, train, and supervise a small staff
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field and four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting activities
Knowledge of regulations, reporting requirements, accounting controls and procedures
Ability to analyze statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules
Ability to prepare, develop and monitor department/organizational budgets
Grant agreement, grant reporting, grant funding source compliance and indirect cost analysis knowledge may be required
Ability to hire, train, and supervise a small staff may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment protections
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to university programs and facilities without discrimination