Associate Financial Analyst For Capital And Fixed Asset Reporting

About The State University of New York :

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, the state's only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.3 million students in credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide were more than $1.0 billion in fiscal year 2020, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum.

Job Description:

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, located in Albany, New York, is searching for an Associate Financial Analyst for capital and fixed asset reporting in the Office of the University Controller (UCO). 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist with data collection and reporting of University's Construction Projects on a quarterly and year end basis.
• Monthly analysis and reporting for equipment activity with completion on monthly reconciliation processes.
• Monitor and report Construction in Progress for capital program activity.
• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for the preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Prepare various financial reports requested by State University management.
• Communication with University campus personnel and committees, other System Administration offices, and external New York State agencies related to capital reporting.
• Assist with the development of software packages for reporting of capital assets and capital leases.
• Improving reporting processes and assist with training campus community.
• Balancing of day-to-day responsibilities and ad hoc requests for information and analysis.
• Supervision of staff with the ability to collaborate, motive and assist team.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required
• Minimum of 2-5 years' experience in a higher education environment or financial administration is desired
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with spreadsheet packages, database packages, web applications and presentation software is required
• Excellent analytical ability and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
• Ability to manage a large set of data

Additional Information:

Salary: Minimum starting salary of $62,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online.  The Search Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

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