Financial Analyst 3

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious health institution in California is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage funds and accounts, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide high-level analytical support. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have extensive experience in cost accounting and research administration. This role offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

Benefits

High quality medical plans

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education allowance

Qualifications

• Several years of experience with awards including grants and contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting principles.
• Experience with post-award administration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned funds and accounts following accounting principles.
• Provide financial summaries, trends, and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Serve as the liaison for fiscal administration of research resources.

Skills

Administrative experience

Cost accounting experience

Analytical skills

Knowledge of federal regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Cognos Reports

Kuali

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the management, structure, and use of all assigned funds and accounts. Account management includes expenditures charged to the accounts ensuring consistency and compliance with federal, state, university-wide, UC Davis, and sponsoring agency policies, terms and conditions following generally accepted accounting principles. Financial analysis and financial reporting are also required on assigned accounts including large complex grants, and accounts with high levels of analytical needs. Accounts include extramural grant accounts, clinical trials, university-sponsored, other sponsored activity, and other award types. The administrator is also responsible for the effort reporting of assigned faculty and staff for analysis, implementation, identification of cost sharing on extramural research. Responsible for providing high-level analytical and problem-solving support to the Department, Chief Administrative Officer, Finance Manager, and Principal Investigators in relation to base- and current-year budget allocations and fiscal matters of significant complexity. This position requires a broad knowledge of University and UCDHS policies, procedures, practices, and organization and requires minimal supervision and direction. This position prepares additional financial summaries, trends, and ad hoc reports as needed.

This position will serve as the liaison with the Office of Research, Accounting and Financial Services, Business Contracts, and School of Medicine Divisions and Departments to perform the fiscal and regulatory administration of extramural and intramural research resources. Knowledge of University and UCDHS policies, procedures, practices and organization, knowledge of Extramural Fund Accounting and funds flow.

Apply By Date: 10/9/2025 by 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated several years of administrative and cost accounting experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with post-award administration, reporting, close-outs.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the compliance and sponsor policies related to research administration.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of federal, state, and non-profit sponsor regulations, policies, requirements, procedures, and areas of interest.
• Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration, knowledge and skills to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess the Certified Research Administrator certificate or similar certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
• Knowledge of UC Davis contract and grant procedures.
• Knowledge of Decision Support, Cognos Reports, effort reporting, cost-share tracking and Kuali processes.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Post-Award Administration (Cluster)
• 10% - Effort Reporting
• 10% - Miscellaneous Projects

Department Specific Job Scope

This position serves as a Financial Analyst (cluster) in the Schools of Health (SOH) Finance Unit, which is a shared service unit responsible for high level administrative financial oversight, budget preparation, account management and post-award administration for multiple School of Medicine departments, including the SOM Dean\'s Office/Centers. The incumbent will serve as the local post-award expert conducting in-depth complex analysis, management of grant awards with various School of Medicine departments. They are also required to work collaboratively with a wide variety of faculty and department staff to monitor and provide monthly reports and close-outs on awards.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $135,600.00
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 22
• UC Job Title: FINANCIAL ANL 3
• UC Job Code: 007709
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Day
• Location: Education Building (HSP033)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% remote
• This is not an H-1B opportunity

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. See Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees and for UC Davis Employees and the Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit\'s employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family\'s needs

* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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.

A Culture of Belonging

At UC Davis, we\'re committed to solving life\'s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We invite you to explore our Principles of Community, Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California\'s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn\'t match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks