Financial Analyst/Project Manager

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 94,700 - 177,300; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in California is seeking an experienced financial analyst to manage budgeting and complex financial transactions. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience with automated financial systems. Key responsibilities include financial analysis, budget development, and compliance with federal regulations regarding grants. The position offers a competitive salary range of $94,700 - $177,300 annually, and is full-time. This job is contingent upon passing a background check.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial analysis, budget development, and grants management.
• Advanced experience in developing rate structures and applying cost accounting principles.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and manage the budget for a self-supporting organization.

Skills

Complex financial data analysis

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Aggie Enterprise

Cayuse SP

Job description

Pay Range

$94,700.00/yr - $177,300.00/yr

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrator and functioning with a high degree of independence, provides high-level fiscal, analytical and problem-solving support for matters concerning policy, budgeting, funds management and financial transactions of significant complexity for CAHFS self-supporting $40+ million budget. Provides subject matter expertise for CAHFS’ financial system development and integration projects, documents processes and workflows, develops and implements administrative process improvements, and performs audits of CAHFS external accounting system and processes for compliance with policy. Provides project management and assistance for complex administrative projects, capital outlay/facilities projects, contract development and monitoring, and complicated departmental procurements. Serves as department’s grants management specialist, independently managing associated intra/extramural grants, ledger reconciliation and effort reporting, and primary fund manager for gifts, endowments and legislatively appropriated special funds. Responsible for department rate development and analysis, cost and workload analyses, and financial transactions, projections, reconciliations, and audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or in a related area.
• Advanced level experience analyzing and working with complex financial data in automated financial systems, performing complex spreadsheet analyses, formulating complex reports, and performing financial analysis, forecasting, budget preparation, and/or strategic planning in a university/governmental setting.
• Experience developing rate structures and applying cost accounting principles to budgeting, rate development, and financial reporting.
• Advanced experience performing pre and post-award grants management activities, and advanced knowledge of federal, state and private compliance regulations governing grant budgeting, financial reporting, cost‑sharing standards, cost allocation, effort reporting, and policies regarding use of grant funds.
• Project management skills to independently and proficiently assume responsibility for coordination and completion of complex projects requiring interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of University policies and procedures in administrative matters, in-depth knowledge of principles, policies, and procedures as they relate to financial/budgetary matters in the higher education setting.
• Critical thinking, analytical and creative problem-solving skills to independently research, develop, and recommend solutions to complex problems and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial and business management, and business process improvement in a self-supporting organization.
• Experience with UC Davis purchasing, facilities, contracts, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience with Aggie Enterprise, ERS, DS, UC Path, TRS, and Cayuse SP.
• Knowledge of automated accounting system design, approval workflows, and role provisioning.
• Knowledge of client case reporting, quality system requirements, and laboratory information management system design and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• 55% - Financial Analysis / Budget Development & Management

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application, visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=314106

Job ID#: 83105

The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst