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!

You will make an impact by:

• 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.

Your experience includes:

• 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.

Education:

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

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Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, health savings accounts, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and company paid life, AD&D and LTD insurance.