Temporary Finance Professional

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY • 4d ago

Who We AreCALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where six world-class, mission-driven centers are directed by full-time faculty and other renowned professionals. Lab staff teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world-famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and citizens around the world to conduct scientific research and conservation actions. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond, and faculty from Cornell and other universities.What You Will DoThe Financial Analyst will serve as a strong customer service-minded team member who provides high level, confidential financial support to the Lab. As Financial Analyst for multiple Lab programs, you will facilitate and support program initiatives as set by the executive director, center directors and the Lab's strategic plan. Provide oversight and direction for financial and administrative operations including the following:- Serve as a financial business partner to supported programs, developing deep understanding of programmatic activities, providing the other Financial Analyst and programmatic staff with decision support guidance on every aspect of sound business practices, regulation and policy compliance, funding opportunities, cost reductions, etc.- Oversee all program accounting activities and collaborate to create and monitor annual budgets, including monthly financial reports and account reconciliations;- Develop financial projections and work with finance and program staff to develop and maintain effective funds management strategies based on the mix of resources and projects;- Provide strong financial management and stewardship support, identifying and adopting best practices, streamlining processes, and educating program staff on sound business practices;- Serve as support for program principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders regarding all aspects of grant and contract proposal submissions and management through closeout;- Partner with the Lab's Director of Administration, Manager of Finance and Contracts, and other members of the finance team to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency guidelines and CU policies;- Act as liaison and foster strong working partnerships with Cornell and CALS central offices, account managers at corporate businesses and granting agencies, Office of Sponsored Programs, and other parties;- Plan, assign, schedule and coordinate workflow related to financial activity and reporting within the programs;- Collaborate with Human Resources staff and program directors to manage effort distribution for program personnel across all funding sources;- Represent the Lab on Cornell and CALS projects/committees as requested.Position has direct reporting relationship to the Manager of Finance and Contracts.What We NeedWe are looking for someone with an excellent work ethic who is organized and passionate. Additionally, we need someone who has the following:- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or business administration. 3-5 years of financial/accounting experience in academic, research or not-fo

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