Research Finance Analyst

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking an experienced administrator to independently manage the financial and post-award components of research contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with sponsor policies and institutional guidelines. You will handle complex proposals and awards with multiple investigators.

This role requires advanced financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, guiding junior staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or related area.
• 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Efficient time management and ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment; adapt to changing priorities; follow through on tasks.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Understand general fund accounting, purchasing, budgeting, financial projection and business planning concepts.
• Excellent computer skills and facility with MS Excel (sorting, pivot tables, filtering, basic formulas).
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills with customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and post-award components of contracts and grants.
• Work on complex proposals and awards with multiple investigators and sub-awards.
• Complete and approve transactions for signature by manager or authorized official.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff and ensure compliance with sponsor policies.
• Maintain contract and grant records and generate customized reporting as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Time management

Communication

Writing

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

• Please note: This position requires being onsite at least 2 days per month

Job Description

• Please note: This position requires being onsite at least 2 days per month

Job Summary

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced administrator to independently manage the financial and post-award components of research, awards and transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Work on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff Typically manages complex grants / and contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

Department Overview

The Division of Hematology/Oncology is one of the largest and most complex divisions in the Department of Medicine. Currently, the Division has 100 Full-time faculty, 15 emeritus and volunteer faculty, 25 ACGME and non-ACGME fellows, 24 post-doctoral fellows, 58 non-faculty academics, and 51 administrative, research, and programmatic staff. The Division’s primary research, clinical and teaching functions are primarily split between the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses, although the faculty, fellows, and staff have appointments and clinical, research, and educational activities at ZSFG, and VAMC as well.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or related area
• 3 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Efficient time management skills and ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment; ability to adapt to changing priorities; ability to independently follow through on tasks or projects to completion
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Understand general fund accounting, purchasing, and budgeting, financial projection and business planning concepts.
• Excellent computer skills and facility with using MS Excel (sorting, pivot tables, filtering, basic formulas)
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; advanced critical thinking skills; and attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences. Ability to effectively present complex financial information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous working experience in an academic environment
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html