Financial Analyst - Accounting & Auxiliary Analyst

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administration

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration, CFO

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst supports Moravian University’s financial stewardship through accurate recording and analysis of investment activity, tracking of individual endowed funds, and financial support for auxiliary operations (including third-party property rentals and self-operated bookstore operations). This position is on-stie in Bethlehem, PA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Investment Accounting:

• Record monthly/quarterly investment activity (income, fees, realized/unrealized gains/losses) from custodian and manager statements.
• Prepare reconciliations between the general ledger, custodian statements, and investment manager reports; investigate and resolve variances.
• Maintain unitization schedules and support endowment spending distribution calculations in accordance with spending policy.
• Track individual endowed funds, including restrictions, and donor intent; support reporting to Advancement and donors.
• Provide assistance to the Asst. VP of Finance in supporting the Investment and Finance committees.

Auxiliary Operations Support:

• Support P&L tracking, budgeting, and monthly variance analysis for auxiliary units (e.g., third-party property rentals, self-operated bookstore, and campus dining).
• Assist with rental contract administration (rate schedules, billing/invoicing, receivables tracking) and monitor occupancy/usage metrics.
• Support bookstore operations analytics (sales, margin, inventory turns, shrink, cash controls) and periodic inventory reconciliations.
• Coordinate with campus partners to improve auxiliary forecasting, pricing, and operational KPIs.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Assist with annual budget development and rolling forecasts; maintain budget files and version control.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial models to support decision-making.
• Perform monthly/quarterly close tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance explanations.
• Support internal controls, documentation, and audit requests (financial statement, single audit, and interim procedures as applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting or FP&A; higher education or nonprofit experience is a plus. Foundational knowledge of endowment accounting concepts (spending policy, restrictions) preferred. Familiarity with debt concepts (amortization, interest accruals, covenants) preferred. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling); experience with data visualization tools is a plus. Experience with ERPs or financial systems (e.g., Workday, Banner, Oracle) and with reconciliations. Experience in Smart View and OTBI reporting is not required but highly desirable. Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate across departments.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the online application Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.