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finance director

Columbia University

<div><ul><li>Job Type: Officer of Administration</li>
<li>Bargaining Unit:</li>
<li>Regular/Temporary: Regular</li>
<li>End Date if Temporary:</li>
<li>Hours Per Week: 35</li>
<li>Standard Work Schedule:</li>
<li>Building:</li>
<li>Salary Range: $78,000 to $87,000 Annually</li>
</ul><div>The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.</div> 
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Position Summary

Columbia College Finance is responsible for the effective financial management of all aspects of the College, including overseeing tuition revenue, financial aid expenses, management of College endowed funds, and oversight of annual expenditures. The CC Finance office works collaboratively with all College units to ensure that budget parameters are met and College and University policies are followed.

The Associate Director is responsible for the administration of a wide range of financial activities for Columbia College including procurement services and expense tracking, operational support for the Columbia College Dean&rsquo;s Office, and analytic support to the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer. The incumbent reports to the Executive Director, Columbia College Finance and will also work under the direction of the Director, Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis. The incumbent will possess strong customer service skills and a proactive approach, keep abreast of the latest policies and procedures, and promote accountability of administrative and financial activities.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the accurate and prompt processing, verification, and coding of expenses for invoices, business expense reimbursements, check requests, travel advances, purchase order requisitions, purchasing card purchases, and wire transfers in the financial accounting system (ARC), from the time the invoice is received until the payment of the item is completed.
<ul><li>Review ARC for rejections, corrections, vendor maintenance, and voucher holds.</li>
<li>Monitor invoice and requisition aging in ARC to ensure prompt payment.</li>
<li>Resolve inquiries on payment status for internal and external constituencies.</li>
<li>Research and reconcile financial activity on a routine basis to ensure appropriate accounting and problem solves discrepancies.</li>
<li>Maintain record of financial transactions in accordance with University and College policies.</li>
</ul></li><li>At the direction of the Executive Director, responsible for approving requisitions, journal vouchers, expense reimbursements, and other financial accounting transactions.</li>
<li>Interpret and apply University and College financial policies, purchasing guidelines, and travel and business expense rules; ensure internal control procedures are followed.</li>
<li>Support the financial operations of the Dean&rsquo;s Office. Oversee financial transactions for the Dean&rsquo;s Office, including providing feedback on the budget availability and the appropriateness of transactions. Partner with the Executive Director of CCIT and the Assistant Director of Administrative Operations and Student and Family Liaison to manage the procurement of items to support College operations. Track the overall technology and plant budgets.</li>
<li>Provide analysis and decision support as needed to the CC Finance team using University systems, Excel and other tools, including AI. Leverage University systems to streamline reporting, and improve the efficiency of financial operations.</li>
<li>Contribute to College-wide finance initiatives and projects including but not limited to, updating documentation of financial procedures, communicating information about financial policies and processes, identifying ways to streamline processes, and provide training on University and College financial procedures.</li>
<li>Safeguard confidential information and ensure compliance with data governance expectations.</li>
<li>Recommend and implement process improvements that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and enhance transparency.</li>
<li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent.
</li>
<li>Minimum of three to five years of relevant financial or accounting experience required, with a preference for relevant experience in a higher education setting.
</li>
<li>Progressive experience in finance administration, procurement or expense management is critical.
</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
</li>
<li>Must be organized and task oriented with the ability to establish priorities and follow up on multiple issues in a time sensitive manner.
</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and without supervision and good independent judgment required.
</li>
<li>Have ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, firmness, and collaboration in dealing with individuals at all levels.
</li>
<li>Great discretion will be required as the incumbent will be dealing with confidential information.
</li>
<li>Excellent technical skills required including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically strong Excel skills (for analysis, reporting and problem-solving).
</li>
<li>Must have, or be able to acquire quickly, a detailed knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems.
</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Familiarity with higher education financial systems or other enterprise systems is a plus.
</li>
<li>Experience with data management tools and reporting software preferred.
</li>
</ul>Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.</div>

Associate Director - Finance

<div><ul><li>Job Type: Officer of Administration</li>
<li>Bargaining Unit:</li>
<li>Regular/Temporary: Regular</li>
<li>End Date if Temporary:</li>
<li>Hours Per Week: 35</li>
<li>Standard Work Schedule:</li>
<li>Building:</li>
<li>Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000</li>
</ul><div>The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.</div> 
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Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director for Budget and Finance, the Associate Director focuses on providing high-level financial and strategic support for the Law School&rsquo;s budget planning and financial operations.

Responsibilities
<div>
<ul><li>Budget Management, Financial Reporting, and Oversight:
<ul><li>Oversees the Law School program and unit operating budgets, serving as the primary liaison for departmental budget submissions, quarterly reviews, and financial reporting. Prepares and distributes weekly and monthly financial reports and materials for quarterly Departmental budget meetings.</li>
<li>Ensures accurate transaction coding, interprets University financial reports and related data, including personnel and student account information. Collaborate with managers to maintain compliance and avoid budget overruns.</li>
<li>Partners with the Associate Dean for Finance, Strategy, and Operations and the Executive Director for Budget and Finance on the development and review of the annual budget submission.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Grants to develop and forecast budgets for the Law School centers&rsquo; sponsored projects.</li>
<li>Ensures that required budget and fund balance entries are recorded accurately in the appropriate system. Compiles and analyzes financial reports and supporting materials for annual budget submission and year-end close.</li>
<li>Maintains and modifies the long-range forecasting model for the central School budget, incorporating policy assumptions and external variables.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Financial Operations:
<ul><li>Executes month‑end and year‑end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of required journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li>
<li>Collaborates with the Donor Relations team to establish new endowment and current-use gift chartfields for the Law School, and provides fund balance and usage information as needed.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Ad Hoc Analysis:
<ul><li>Collaborates with the senior leadership by developing ad hoc analysis and reporting related to funding requests and special financial projects.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other:
<ul><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
</li></ul></div>Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, preferably in accounting or finance, plus 4-6 years of related experience required. Demonstrated comprehensive financial reporting responsibility in a large, complex organization required. Experience in higher education preferred. Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, including variance analysis, and financial statement analysis required. Strong computer proficiency (Word and Excel), including an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet design, required. Must be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse group of University administrators, as well as working independently and collaboratively as a team member is essential. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker, with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation. Must demonstrate the use of tact and discretion and be able to handle confidential information with excellent judgment. Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality. Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.</div>

Associate Director for Budget and Finance

suno

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Suno</h1>
We're building the world's first creative entertainment platform, where the entire world can feel the joy and fulfilment of making music. Music is for everyone: Our users include everyone from grandmothers creating songs for their loved ones, to Grammy winners using Suno Studio, our power tool, to make the most popular hits in the world.
Building the future of entertainment requires ambition. The pace is fast, the problems are hard, and the work demands ownership and intensity. For the right people, it&rsquo;s incredibly rewarding: a chance to shape a new medium, work with a small team that cares deeply about quality, make music, drink too much coffee, and build something that millions of people use to express themselves in ways that were never before possible.
Suno is the fastest growing consumer entertainment company and the leader in AI music. We are backed by leading investors including Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, NVentures (venture arm of NVIDIA).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About the Role</h1>
If you've spent your career building rigorous financial reporting functions from scratch and you're ready to do it at a company that moves at the speed of music &mdash; this is it. As Suno's first Director of Financial Data &amp; Reporting, you'll own everything that touches financial data integrity: the processes, the statements, the audits, and the infrastructure underneath all of it. You'll work closely with our Data, Accounting, and Operations teams to bring real clarity to how we understand the financial health of the business &mdash; and use AI to get there faster than anyone thought possible.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Do</h1><ul><li>
Architect and implement financial reporting processes from the ground up, establishing the standards for accuracy, compliance, and data integrity that the company will rely on for years.</li><li>
Contribute the data and to preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring they are complete, timely, and audit-ready.</li><li>
Work with auditors when necessary and ensure the proper controls are in place</li><li>
Drive automation of manual reporting workflows by deploying AI-powered tools and agentic workflows &mdash; building an AI-native finance function that sets the bar for how modern finance teams operate.</li><li>
Build finance focused executive dashboards when needed that give senior leaders the financial visibility they need to make fast, confident decisions.</li><li>
Enable Suno's mission of making creative fulfillment a daily reality for everyone &mdash; by keeping the financial foundation solid enough to let the company keep building toward it.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Need</h1>
Must-Haves<ul><li>
10+ years of experience in financial data analysis, reporting, and accounting &mdash; ideally with meaningful time in a high-growth tech or startup environment.</li><li>
Deep, hands-on experience with financial modeling and the ability to build and pressure-test complex models from scratch.</li><li>
Proven track record of preparing financial statements and owning the end-to-end close process with full accountability for accuracy.</li><li>
Experience working with auditors, including working directly with external auditors and building the internal controls to support them.</li><li>
A genuine command of AI and automation tools &mdash; you actively use them in your workflow today, and you have a point of view on how to build an AI-native finance function.</li><li>
Ability to partner at the leadership level, translate financial complexity into plain language, and influence decisions across the org.</li><li>
Collaborative working style with a bias toward cross-functional alignment, and real comfort operating in ambiguous, 0-to-1 environments.</li></ul>
Nice-to-Haves
None specified.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Work Location Policy</h1>
This role is expected to work from the designated Suno office 5 days a week, per Suno's company policy. Full-time employees will receive competitive equity packages, and comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Notes</h1>
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to collaborate with team members across Suno office locations.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Perks &amp; Benefits for Full-Time Employees</h1><ul><li>
Company Equity Package</li><li>
401(k) with 3% Employer Match &amp; Roth 401(k)</li><li>
Medical, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA &amp; FSA options)</li><li>
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO &amp; Sick Time</li><li>
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Creative Education Stipend</li><li>
Generous Commuter Allowance</li><li>
In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)</li></ul>
Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Compensation Range: $220K - $250K</div>

Director of Financial Data & Reporting

Zearch

<div>
 
 Head of Finance/CFO | Series B AI/SaaS Startup
 
 
 
 
 
 🚀 The Opportunity
 
 
 Our client is a
 
 Series B-backed AI/SaaS company
 
 revolutionizing operations and outreach for enterprise sales teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 They're seeking an exceptional
 
 Head of Finance/CFO
 
 to join their leadership team and build the financial foundation that will power their next phase of growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 💡 About the Company
 
 
 This venture-backed AI platform company is transforming how enterprise sales teams operate by deploying intelligent automation solutions that drive measurable operational improvements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Their proprietary AI platform integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure, enabling rapid deployment without costly overhauls. They're working with leading software companies to solve critical sales team challenges and enable these teams to perform better than ever.
 
 
 
 
 
 🎯 The Role
 
 
 This is a
 
 hands-on, builder role
 
 for a finance leader who thrives in high-growth environments. You'll own the entire financial function&mdash;from strategic planning to day-to-day operations&mdash;and partner directly with the founding team.
 
 
 
 What You'll Build:
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Finance
 
 
 <ul>
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 Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support rapid scaling
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for growth planning and scenario analysis
 </li>
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 Partner with executive leadership on unit economics, capital efficiency, and strategic resource allocation
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish the financial operating rhythm and discipline for a high-velocity SaaS business
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Finance Operations
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Transition financial operations from external/fractional support to a fully-owned internal function
 </li>
 <li>
 Scale accounting infrastructure, financial systems, and reporting workflows
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement controls, policies, and governance frameworks appropriate for the company's growth stage
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive cross-functional alignment on financial planning and business operations
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Analytics &amp; Reporting
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design the company's financial dashboard and KPI framework
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver clear, actionable insights that drive executive decision-making
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure real-time visibility into cash position, revenue trajectories, and expense management
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Capital &amp; Growth
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain fundraising readiness with current financial materials and investor reporting
 </li>
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 Lead diligence preparation and investor communications
 </li>
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 Manage non-dilutive funding opportunities including grants and other capital sources
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Compliance &amp; Risk
 
 
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 <li>
 Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and audit requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Build scalable risk management and internal control frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with external advisors on legal and compliance matters
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 ✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 Background:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 8+ years in senior finance roles with a track record of scaling startups through major growth inflections
 </li>
 <li>
 Big 4 experience (EY, Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte)
 </li>
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 Direct experience taking a SaaS/technology company from $10M ARR revenue through $50M-$100M+ ARR
 </li>
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 Demonstrated ability to build finance functions from the ground up in resource-constrained, fast-paced environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Expertise:
 
 
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 Deep fluency in SaaS metrics, unit economics, and revenue models
 </li>
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 Comfortable operating across strategic finance (modeling, FP&amp;A) and operational finance (systems, accounting, controls)
 </li>
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 Proven success implementing scalable finance infrastructure and tooling
 </li>
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 Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership Qualities:
 
 
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 Executive presence with ability to influence and partner effectively with founders and leadership teams
 </li>
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 Builder mentality with high ownership and accountability
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 Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail balanced with speed of execution
 </li>
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 Thrives in ambiguity and rapidly changing environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Remote Work:
 
 
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 <li>
 Proven track record of effective collaboration
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills across async and synchronous channels
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 🌟 Why This Opportunity
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 High-impact role
 
 at a well-funded AI company addressing massive market opportunities in enterprise software
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Join at a pivotal moment
 
 &mdash;the company is already achieving fantastic traction in the market but ready to grow even more
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Shape the infrastructure
 
 that will enable the next stage of value creation and expansion
 </li>
 <li>
 
 World-class team
 
 &mdash;work alongside exceptional technical and commercial talent
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Head of Finance/CFO

Kforce Inc

<div>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Kforce's client, a rapidly growing global technology company preparing for an IPO, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial strategy through a pivotal stage of growth. This remote opportunity will include a very attractive compensation package including a significant equity component. Due to the nature of this role, only candidates with recent SEC and/or IPO experience will be considered. Duties:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead all aspects of financial planning and execution, including capital allocation, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial modeling to support scalable growth and profitability
 </li>
 <li>
 Overseeing SEC filings, ensuring SOX readiness, and building strong internal controls, reporting systems, and governance structures
 </li>
 <li>
 Own the end-to-end IPO process, coordinating with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors
 </li>
 <li>
 Directing global finance operations such as multi-currency management, international tax planning, transfer pricing, and compliance across jurisdictions
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies, addressing public policy matters, incentives, and compliance considerations tied to business expansion
 </li>
 <li>
 As a key strategic partner to the executive team and Board, the CFO will serve as a principal spokesperson to investors, analysts, and stakeholders, including participation in investor roadshows and earnings communications post-IPO
 </li>
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 Additional responsibilities include overseeing risk management, treasury, cash flow optimization, M&amp;A evaluation, and financial due diligence
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and lead a world-class finance organization, recruiting and developing top talent with public company and international experience, while ensuring accurate, transparent financial reporting and strong investor communications, including ESG considerations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration from a top-tier institution; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 CPA or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CA, CMA) required
 </li>
 <li>
 15+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in CFO capacity
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record as CFO in a rapidly growing revenue company (preferably $1 billion +annual revenue), ideally in a high-growth industry such as technology, biotech, consumer goods, or energy
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience leading/contributing to an IPO process, including f S-1 filings, SEC compliance, roadshows, and transition to public company reporting (prior successful IPO as CFO highly preferred; experience in pre-IPO readiness or public company finance acceptable)
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive international experience, including managing finance operations across multiple countries/regions, handling global tax strategies, foreign exchange risks, and international regulatory compliance
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated government and regulatory experience, such as engaging with government agencies, navigating public policy, securing incentives/grants, or managing relations with regulatory bodies (e.g., experience in sectors with heavy government oversight like infrastructure, defense, energy, or regulated industries)
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in public company requirements, including SOX compliance, GAAP/IFRS reporting, internal controls, audit processes, investor relations
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to partner with CEOs and Boards in high-stakes growth environments; Excellent communication and presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience scaling finance organizations in fast-paced settings, implementing ERP/financial systems, and driving operational efficiencies
 </li>
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 Ability to thrive under scrutiny during the IPO transition and beyond with a history of delivering results in complex, international, high-growth settings with public market exposure
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
 
 
 We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability &amp; ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
 
 
 Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
 
 
 This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
 
 
 Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
 
 By clicking &ldquo;Apply Today&rdquo; you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Chief Financial Officer - IPO IPO

<div><ul><li>Job Type: Officer of Administration</li>
<li>Bargaining Unit:</li>
<li>Regular/Temporary: Regular</li>
<li>End Date if Temporary:</li>
<li>Hours Per Week: 35</li>
<li>Standard Work Schedule:</li>
<li>Building:</li>
<li>Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000</li>
</ul><div>The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.</div> 
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Position Summary

Columbia University School of Engineering is seeking a one year, full time Finance and Grants Analyst to join the Grants Team of the Computer Science Department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Grants and Finance, the Finance and Grants Analyst provides support for restricted and unrestricted pre award and post award administrative activities of the Department of Computer Science, exercising independent judgment within established University and sponsor policies to interpret routine requirements, prioritize requests, and recommend compliant solutions. 


Responsibilities 


Post Award Support grants and unrestricted funding sources 65 %

Restricted and unrestricted account management
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Associate Director of Grants and Finance, the Grants Team, the Payroll team, and faculty in the effective administration and management of restricted and unrestricted sources.</li>
<li>Prepare quarterly grants attestations and financial analyses to identify and forecast spending trends that may exceed funding levels; recommend budget modifications and strategies to manage spending and mitigate risk; review and close open commitments; and clear overruns in consultation with senior staff.</li>
<li>Interface regularly with SPA, SPF, and the SEAS Dean&rsquo;s Offices to prepare and submit budgetary changes and updates, including modifications of subaward budgets for increments and similar actions, start up arrangements, and other faculty support sources; determine appropriate documentation and routing.</li>
<li>Work with departmental finance and business operations staff to initiate day to day transactions journals, payroll accounting and suspense clearance, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, ensuring business purpose and allowability are documented.</li>
<li>Conduct periodic and ad hoc analyses and reporting to the department and School; present findings and recommended next steps for review.</li>
</ul>
Pre Award Support grants and unrestricted funding sources 25%
<ul>
<li>Set up awards, contracts, and subawards, applying sponsor and University guidance and resolving routine discrepancies before routing for approval.</li>
<li> Work with Grants and Finance, the Dean&rsquo;s Office, and SPA to establish new accounts and revise existing accounts in a timely manner, recommending appropriate chartstrings and budget structures within delegated limits.</li>
<li> Maintain and update school wide and departmental templates, checklists, and the pre award filing system; propose improvements to streamline workflow.</li>
<li>Analyze Notices of Award to verify award and obligated amounts against proposal records, confirm adherence to funded proposal budgets and agency regulations, and recommend corrective actions where variances are identified.</li>
</ul>
Sponsored Awards Reporting and Deliverables-
<ul>
<li>Work with PIs to ensure progress reports are prepared and submitted per sponsoring agency requirements; interpret routine instructions, create timelines, and escalate only complex policy questions.</li>
<li>Under the direction of the Associate Director of Grants and Finance, triage the shared email system and internal administrative calendar to ensure incoming requests are managed efficiently, independently resolving standard items and routing higher risk issues as needed.</li>
</ul>
Other post award administrative duties 10 %
<ul>
<li>Subcontracts: assist in the preparation, submission, tracking, invoicing, and final closeout of subawards; identify missing elements and request corrections from partners.</li>
<li>Annual effort certification: assist the grants team with the annual effort certification process; monitor status and resolve routine exceptions before escalation.</li>
<li>Closeout: support the post award closeout process, including calculating cost share, preparing and submitting financial reconciliations for project or fiscal year end SPF validation and agency required schedules; recommend final adjustments within established thresholds.</li>
<li>Compliance and records management: work with the Associate Director of Grants and Finance to ensure financial activities are compliant with University and agency guidelines; maintain complete, accurate, and audit ready records, files, and documents.</li>
<li>Assist with the review and clearance of payroll suspense; identify incorrect salary charges, research errors, and implement corrections using Labor Accounting and ARC. Initiate electronic salary transactions in ARC including cost transfers, salary distributions, and additional compensation within delegated authority.</li>
<li>Perform financial activities including salary distributions, cost transfers, and Internal Transfer Journals ITFs, ensuring appropriate backup and approvals.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate, complete, and timely financial data using multiple applications; prepare and clean data for monthly and quarterly reports, flagging variances and proposing remedies.</li>
<li>Meet regularly with managers and program staff to confirm expenses are charged properly and projects are progressing in accordance with budgets; recommend adjustments when needed.</li>
<li>Track financial commitments versus actual expenditures; alert stakeholders to emerging risks and propose corrective actions.</li>
<li>Assist with generating and maintaining funding plans for 20 plus faculty and, in close collaboration with the Payroll Team, ensure plans are implemented accurately and on time; recommend updates to address staffing or funding changes. 
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree and/or its equivalent is required, with a preference for training in a technical field or scientific/technical writing, finance, accounting, or other relevant fields.</li>
<li>Minimum 1 to 2 years of related experience in Finance administration.</li>
<li>Must have the ability to utilize sound fiscal accounting practices and have analytical skills to prepare necessary reports.</li>
<li>Mid to advanced knowledge of MS Excel including the creation of pivot tables and the use of formulas to create reports and analyze variances on a variety of data sets.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Experience in higher education or other large, complex institutions is desirable. Familiarity with Columbia financial systems.</li>
<li>Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to establish priorities, work under pressure, and exercise independent judgment and discretion is necessary. Ability to react quickly and effectively to other inquiries from a variety of management levels with comprehensive and accurate information in a wide variety of contexts and changing priorities is needed. Positive, forward-thinking, mission-oriented attitude and sense of humor a must.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and other sponsor regulation related to sponsored projects, including OMB Uniform Guidance, and knowledge of Columbia policies governing sponsored projects and grant research compliance, and internal procedures and systems for pre- and post-award financial management is preferred.</li></ul> 


Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.</div>

Finance and Grants Analyst

AXIS Capital

<div>This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital &ndash; a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
Head of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis
The Corporate FP&amp;A team provides enterprise-level financial planning, forecasting, reporting, expense management and analytical support. It supports corporate reporting cycles and planning frameworks and maintains strong relationships across the organization
Key Responsibilities
1) Planning, Budgeting &amp; Forecasting<ul><li>
Lead annual budget, forecasts, and long‑range planning for the group.</li><li>
Consolidate Group plan and prepare presentations for Executive leadership and Board meetings</li><li>
Maintain driver‑based models and produce scenario and sensitivity analyses.</li><li>
Maintain bridges across Actuals, Forecast, and Plan for P&amp;L, balance sheet, and cash flow.</li><li>
Support analysis of capital metrics, leverage and liquidity forecasts.</li><li>
Partner with the Capital modelling and Treasury function to drive financial and capital planning, including modeling of various scenarios</li></ul>
2) Executive, CFO &amp; Board Materials<ul><li>
Prepare materials for CFO, Executive Leadership and Board meetings as required</li><li>
Draft clear narratives, charts, and trend explanations that support earnings preparation, capital discussions and ad hoc analysis.</li><li>
Maintain consistency across exhibits, commentary, and corporate messaging.</li><li>
Support corporate development initiatives and activities</li></ul>
3) Expense Management &amp; Productivity<ul><li>
Manage the group expense process and the expense business partnering team</li><li>
Develop expense tracking, expense allocations, project spend, insights on spending and recommendation on opportunities for efficiencies</li><li>
Track expense KPIs such as productivity ratios, expense leverage, and admin-expense ratio trends</li></ul>
4) Management Reporting &amp; Performance Analytics<ul><li>
Produce consolidated quarterly forecast reports, covering P&amp;L, underwriting income, combined ratio and return on equity</li><li>
Generate variance analysis and provide qualitative narratives</li><li>
In collaboration with Investor Relations provide insights into projections and trends</li></ul>
5) Process Improvement &amp; Automation<ul><li>
Act as functional owner of Anaplan to ensure system specification is fit for purpose and addresses functional and business requirements</li><li>
Enhance expense reporting processes and system connectivity</li><li>
Build repeatable scenario tools</li></ul>
Required Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>
10+ years of extensive financial experience gained in Insurance or Reinsurance industry.</li><li>
Experience with Corporate FP&amp;A, including production of management information</li><li>
Reporting and leading firm wide financial planning process.</li><li>
Strategic and capable of delivering new insights to senior management</li><li>
Solid understanding of accounting relevant for insurance, in particular US GAAP.</li><li>
Ideally familiarity with Anaplan.</li><li>
Understanding of corporate finance concepts and processes.</li><li>
Strong analytical and modeling skills.</li><li>
Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders globally and from various backgrounds</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal commutation skills.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics; MBA/CPA/CFA is preferred</li></ul>
Key Competencies<ul><li>
Strong analytical, modelling, and data‑driven thinking.</li><li>
Precision and attention to detail.</li><li>
Effective written communication and executive‑level summarization.</li><li>
Structured approach to process improvement and model governance.</li><li>
High integrity with a strong control mindset.</li></ul><div>
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $240,000.00 to $290,000.00 (New York). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.</div><div>
In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.</div><div>
Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.</div></div>

Head of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis

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