Financial Analyst/Project Manager

SRA International; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 94,700 - 177,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider located in California seeks a professional for high-level fiscal support, financial analysis, and project management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Finance or a related field, with advanced experience in budgeting and grants management. The role involves providing expertise on financial systems, managing grants, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a key position within the organization, with responsibilities including financial projections and audits.

Qualifications

• Advanced level experience with complex financial data in automated systems.
• Experience in grants management and knowledge of compliance regulations.
• Skills in developing rate structures and cost accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level fiscal and analytical support for budgeting and financial transactions.
• Manage departmental grants and audits for compliance.
• Coordinate complex administrative projects requiring interaction with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Aggie Enterprise

UC Path

Job description

Salary or Pay Range: $94,700.00 - $177,300.00/year

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 - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• 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 – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• 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:

Job ID# 83105

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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