Financial Analyst for Special Programs

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Nov 13 2026 Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $60,245 - $65,000

The Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis and operational support for the Executive Program in Health Systems - Manhattan and the Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE) in the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering. This position will work closely with colleagues across the University including the Watson College Dean's Office, SUNY Research Foundation, SUNY, the Alumni Association, Student Accounts and the Directors of the Executive Program in Health Systems - Manhattan and the Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (WISE) to complete the broad functions of this position. These functions include but are not limited to:

• Developing and tracking budgets for the Executive Program in Health Systems - Manhattan (Binghamton University Foundation and State funds) and WISE's research projects (SUNY RF funds);
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reports;
• Conduct enrollment and revenue analyses to inform the school's strategic planning and resource allocation;
• Manage payments for instructional personnel, Manhattan facility space, supplies, and travel reimbursements;
• Serve as liaison with the BU Alumni Association and Student Accounts on student billing, scholarships, and other fee-related matters for the Executive Program in Health Systems - Manhattan;
• Provide strong customer service and fiscal oversight, interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with SUNY RF, New York State and SUNY policies;
• Track SUNY RF award activities for WISE to ensure financial compliance, i.e. allowable costs, tuition payment reconciliation, re-budgeting, and reporting requirements;
• Coordinate award closeout process of RF SUNY funds and year end closeout of New York State funds for the Executive Program in Health Systems - Manhattan.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google products, database management, Adobe and/or equivalent platforms

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education, ideally at SUNY
• Experience with SUNY systems (BI, SAS VA, RF Report Center, PACS, Banner, etc)
• Advanced Excel experience
• Effective organization and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies and procedures

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Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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