Financial Analyst, Research Grants & Budgets

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced financial professional to oversee budgeting, reporting, and post-award management. Under the CAO the role ensures accurate financial controls and compliance across grants and contracts.

The successful candidate will bring CAS knowledge, NIH/OS regulatory familiarity, and strong Excel skills, with 2–4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of CAS and cost accounting standards.
• Experience with processing financial journals and fund transfers.
• Knowledge of federal regulations for research: OMB A-21, A-110, A-133.
• Familiarity with NIH policies governing research.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Understanding internal controls and protecting university resources.
• Ability to work independently and carry out tasks with minimal direction.
• Analytical thinking and data interpretation.
• Handling detailed financial transactions across review/approval processes.
• Ability to interact with all campus levels and maintain confidentiality.
• MS Office proficiency including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with faculty salary compensation processes.
• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and financial analysis for the department.
• Handle contracts, grants, and post-award management.
• Support payroll certifications.
• Provide policy analysis and reporting on funds and projections.

Skills

CAS knowledge

Financial journaling

Regulatory knowledge (A-21/A-110/A-133

NIH policies

Organization skills

Internal controls

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

MS Office

Faculty salary processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

UC Irvine's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced financial professional to oversee budgeting, reporting, and post-award management. Under the CAO the role ensures accurate financial controls and compliance across grants and contracts.

The successful candidate will bring CAS knowledge, NIH/OS regulatory familiarity, and strong Excel skills, with 2–4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree.