ABOUT THE COMPANY AND OPPORTUNITY:

Our top client, located in New Haven, is in the higher education realm. They have partnered with CFS to identify a Financial Analyst to join one of their Controller's office on an open-ended basis, due to internal restructure. They are an excellent team to work with; very laid back, and team-oriented environment. This is a great shoe-in for a temp-to-hire opportunity down the line, as they are one of our top clients.This position reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and is responsible for developing and providing financial information through analysis and reporting. Financial Analyst is also responsible for various financial processes and transactions including general accounting and audit support for multiple entities.

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* Financial Analyst *

Financial Modeling and Forecasting. Provides technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans and other complex financial matters. Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and makes recommendations. Develops and/or executes complex financial models.
Financial Analysis and Reporting. Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources.
Financial Methods and Systems. Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management.
Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies and raises potential financial opportunities. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes.
Compliance and Risk Management. Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements.
Mentors, leads and/or supervises staff.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and minimum four years of related experience
Thorough working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis.
Experience working through audits strongly preferred
Workday experience is a huge plus
Proficient with Excel