Senior Financial Analyst

NYU • New York, New York • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Position Summary

Coordinate, facilitate and monitor all global accounting functions for study abroad programs and portal campuses. Develop in-depth understanding of University underlying financial systems, reporting processes and tools to recommend procedural improvements or efficiencies. Perform reconciliations to ensure general ledger contains consistently accurate data. Utilize accounting and auditing literature to research and resolve business issues. Develop strategies to improve current processes and improve quality of deliverables. Participate in the review of financial statements and supporting schedules for audits. Perform and document analytical reviews of financial statements. Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested. Participate in development, deployment and training of financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Accounting or other relevant degree.
Required Experience:
3+ years relevant professional experience of which 2 years includes public accounting/auditing experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written & verbal). Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and lead others by example. Advanced expertise in Excel. Financial Statement preparation and consolidation experience.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Related accounting experience in Not-for Profit and/or institution of higher education and with accounting policies and procedures.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $105,000.00 to USD $125,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

More live senior_financial_analyst roles

Browse all live jobs · Accounting & finance salary data

View the interactive listing →