Financial Analyst

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a fiscal professional to manage budgeting, financial analysis and post-award tasks within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. You will handle account funds, reporting and payroll certifications, collaborating with CAO and department staff.

The role requires strong knowledge of CAS, NIH policies and internal controls, with 2–4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of CAS, GAAP, and standard accounting practices.
• Experience with financial journals and fund transfers.
• Familiarity with federal research regulations (OMB A-21, A-110, A-133).
• Knowledge of NIH policies governing research activities.
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize under heavy workload.
• Understanding internal controls and protecting university resources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Capable of analyzing data, defining problems, and recommending solutions.
• Attention to detail in handling complex financial transactions.
• Professional communication and confidentiality are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; familiarity with salary processes.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

CAS knowledge

Journal processing

Federal regulations (OMB A-21 A-110 A-

NIH policies

Organizational skills

Internal controls

Independent working

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Salary processes

2-4 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience

Tools

General Ledger

Employee Database

Data Warehouse

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Because of injury or illness, many people struggle to perform everyday tasks, an experience that can be frustrating and even painful. Physical medicine is the art of helping you relearn how to use your body, while improving your flexibility, strength and coordination.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) — also known as physiatry — benefits many patients, including sufferers of multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, back pain, ligament problems, arthritis and Parkinson's disease.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer and department finance team, the individual is responsible for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s fiscal related matters including budgeting, financial analysis, contracts and grants, and post award management. Funding sources include general funds, federal/state contracts and grants, private gifts and grants, clinical trials, start-up funds, clinical revenue model funds, professional fees, and sales service income. The individual provides high level policy analysis and interpretation and performs independent problem solving that requires interaction with physicians, Principal Investigators, laboratory staff and various levels of accounting and sponsored projects personnel. The individual applies financial concepts to process, review, and approve financial transactions. Strategizes and recommends innovative fiscal solutions to the CAO and department finance team. Under general direction of department CAO, the individual is responsible for providing financial analysis and reporting on all account funds, budgeting, projections and fiscal close functions. Establishes and maintains complex financial control and reporting systems. Administers department payroll certifications.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and good business practices, accounting principles and cost accounting standards.
• Previous experience with processing financial journals and fund transfers.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations governing research activity: OMB A-21, A110 and A- 133, including requirements for time and effort reporting.
• Working knowledge of NIH policies governing the conduct of research.
• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to prioritize assignments when faced with heavy workload and competing deadlines.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Proven ability to work independently and carry out assigned tasks reliably with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated skills to independently analyze situations, interpret data, define problems and/or objectives, identify relevant factors, and formulate logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated skill in handling detailed transactions throughout tedious review and approval process.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the campus community. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate in a professional manner in all circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with faculty salary compensation processes.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Previous UC system experience.
• Familiarity with UCI on-line financial systems including General Ledger, Employee Database, and Data Warehouse.
• Familiarity with UC accounting, contract and grants award management, purchasing, and equipment management policies, procedures and practices.

Special Conditions:

• Drive between campuses.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization