Information about the Organization

Eruditus and its sister company Emeritus provide Private Online Courses (POCs) to students all over the world. We have partnered with top schools across the globe, such as Columbia Business School, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, MIT, Wharton, London Business School, Cambridge, and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, to provide condensed, intense, practical, and convenient programs, which can either be conducted completely or partially online. EMERITUS enables working professionals who cannot enroll into full-time courses to access a top-tier, affordable education that will give them the skills needed to be the business leaders of tomorrow. The Emeritus and Eruditus global team include 1,000+ employees located in the US, Dubai, Mexico, India, China, and Singapore.

Information about the Learning Facilitator role

Emeritus is seeking a Program Facilitator in Advanced Financial Statement Analysis – Live Online Program for Columbia Business School. The Program Facilitator is a subject matter expert that serves as the front-line academic support for learners in the course, supporting the delivery of a high-impact, 6-week online program. Candidates must have industry experience and demonstrated knowledge of the course subject area; They will guide learners through complex topics like understanding of the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. This is a great role for someone who wants work flexibility and the chance to diversify their resume with consultancy and teaching experience. This is an independent contractor position in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities of the Program Facilitator include but are not limited to

Learn the program content including video content, discussion topics, assignments, knowledge checks/quizzes and other LMS activities to enable Consultant to perform the Services here under. Moderate weekly discussion boards: respond to learner questions within 24 hours, share relevant articles/materials, when necessary, and encourage learner participation. Grade and provide written feedback on program assignments within 4 days of submission by participant as required by customer of the Company. Respond promptly to participant questions relating to the program. Meet with Company’s Academic Delivery team from time to time if required by customer of the Company. Host weekly office hours and the Introductory webinar for participants. Moderate faculty sessions where required.

Qualifications for the role

10+ years of extensive work experience in the field of finance, accounting, economics or any related field. A degree and master’s from a top university and certification is preferred, such as (CPA, CFA, CMA OR FPAC) Solid experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), Budgeting and forecasting. Experience with corporate finance. Experience with accounting standards, risk analysis, cost accounting and internal controls. Knowledge in variance analysis and key performance indicators. As well as preparing budgets and developing financial models to support business decisions. Knowledge in strategies to improve financial reporting processes and internal controls. Experience preparing long-term forecasts and analysing financial performance and identifying trends. Solid experience creating reports and recommendations to senior leadership. Experienced coaching and mentoring financial analysts. Experience supporting executive or mid-career professionals in continuing education is highly preferred. Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills with an ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain a mutual comfort level while working with a diverse population, while communicating complex health concepts clearly to a largely non-clinical audience. Ability to translate content into actionable insights. Empathetic and learner-centered approach. Comfortable in an online environment, navigating LMS platforms (Canvas), Zoom, Slack, or similar environments. Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage weekly cycles of engagement and support.

Program Description and Context

As an investor or finance professional, are you leveraging all the information from an organization’s financial statements for the best investment outcomes? In a volatile economy, being able to determine an asset’s value, understand an organization’s financing sources, calculate profitability, and estimate risks is more critical than ever. These are the metrics that help determine a win or a loss. Financial reporting provides a window into the operational and financial workings of an organization. Developed by Doron Nissim, the Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting and Finance at Columbia Business School, The Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Online Program from Columbia Business School, Executive Education is a six-week online program that is designed for investors and financial professionals to assess the vital signs of an organization with more precision in order to make better investment decisions. Duration: 6 weeks (estimated learner commitment: 4–5 hours/week). Structure: Blend of asynchronous Canvas activities and live Zoom sessions. Target Audience: Financial or accounting professionals.

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