Financial Analyst, Music Department (Remote)

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley's Department of Music seeks a Financial Services Analyst to manage daily financial operations across budgets, gifts, payroll, and programming. You will prepare reports, monitor funds, process reimbursements, and ensure compliance with campus requirements, working under the Department Manager with a mix of independence and teamwork.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and problem solving to support faculty, staff, and students while coordinating

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of departmental financial processes and UC Berkeley policies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume academic environment and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with financial analysis and internal controls to protect resources.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; UC Berkeley familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across budgets, payroll, gifts, and programming.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconcile accounts.
• Audit payroll and reimbursements; process reimbursements and payments.
• Maintain compliance with campus and division requirements.
• Collaborate with SHARE Region, HR/Payroll, Purchasing, and grants teams.
• Document procedures and train staff when business practices change.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

BearBuy

SIS

UCPath

CalAnswers

BFS

Job description

University of California, Berkeley's Department of Music seeks a Financial Services Analyst to manage daily financial operations across budgets, gifts, payroll, and programming. You will prepare reports, monitor funds, process reimbursements, and ensure compliance with campus requirements, working under the Department Manager with a mix of independence and teamwork.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and problem solving to support faculty, staff, and students while coordinating