Senior Financial Analyst (ACC - Onsite)

West Coast University, Inc.•Irvine, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine doing the best work of your career in a place where your efforts play a crucial role in helping drive corporate strategy for a multi-faceted, multi-location academic institution through financial analysis/modeling, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting and variance analysis. We are proud that West Coast University has been certified as a Great Place to Work for our third year in a row! We are over 110 years in education and still growing. Come work and grow with us!

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
Experience in a senior level financial analyst position with appropriate/equivalent industry and/or with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted, multi-location direction and planning.
Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting principles in for-profit setting, investment, and treasury functions.
Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information.
Knowledge of automated financial reporting systems, specifically Planful and advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated experience preparing Executive level presentations in PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, cost accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports on key operating metrics such as analysis of outcomes, revenue, expenses, and operating results. Analyzes material or unusual actual cost variances from budget. Interacts with campus management for necessary research.
Assists in the preparation of monthly variance analysis of operating results and coordinates the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial forecasts.
Prepares trend reports for operational metrics and makes recommendations for improving analysis and overall performance.
Develops complex financial models to predict the financial impact on the company of various strategic decisions.
Designs, develops and implements cost/revenue models, databases and management reports
Supports the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes
Actively participates in special projects that impact operations.
Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget, forecast and prior year.
Utilizes judgment to recommend when policies and procedures need to be changed. Suggests, recommends, and implements changes.
Develops quantitative/qualitative methodologies, strategies and evaluates criteria where standard techniques are not applicable for successful problem resolution.
Advises management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish financial objectives and prepares reports for management.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.