Financial Analyst 3

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Financial Analyst 3 to independently perform advanced financial and analytical functions for complex departmental and program budgets on the main campus. The role oversees monthly ledger reconciliations, manages multiple funding sources, and assists with annual budget development and sponsor reporting.

Salary ranges are posted, with a plan to align offers by education, licensure, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced financial and analytical functions for complex departmental and program budgets.
• Oversees monthly ledger reconciliations and reporting for assigned departments.
• Manages multiple funding sources including Contracts & Grants, state, gift, endowment, and fellowship funds.
• Assists managers in developing annual budgets while resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely processing of correcting entries.
• Supports post-award financial and compliance activities, including complex proposal budgets and sponsor reporting.

Job description

Overview

Job ID 36979959

Category Accounting and Finance

Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

Department SAAIP Administration Unit

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $75,900 - $137,300

Date Posted January 27, 2026

Application Deadline February 10, 2026

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision General Supervision

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No; UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Working under the general direction of the Academic Resource Manager in the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) Student Affairs and Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Administrative Unit, the Financial Analyst 3 independently performs advanced financial and analytical functions for complex departmental and program budgets. The position oversees monthly ledger reconciliations and reporting for assigned departments, manages multiple funding sources, including Contracts & Grants, state, gift, endowment, and fellowship funds, and assists managers in developing annual budgets while resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely processing of correcting entries. Provides financial support for CNAS student fellowships, scholarships, endowments, and GAANN grant activity, coordinates reporting and transfers with CNAS Graduate Student Advising Center staff and the Dean’s Office, and supports post-award financial and compliance activities, including complex proposal budgets and sponsor reporting. Prepares, reviews, and approves financial transactions; monitors expenditures; conducts multi-source financial analyses; coordinates Sales and Service fund activity; and manages department budget allocations, chart of accounts, and related business processes. Independently gathers and synthesizes data, produces financial reports, assists Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs and Student Affairs units, and ensures compliance with UC, federal, and sponsor policies while maintaining accurate records.

The full salary range for the Financial Analyst 3 position is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $75,900 - $91,250 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.