Senior Finance Analyst - Grants & Budgeting Leader

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 94.000 - 99.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UC San Diego's Birch Aquarium seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee complex fund types, including sponsored research and self-supporting programs, ensuring financial integrity and policy compliance across contracts and grants.

The role leads month-end close, analyzes cash flow, and provides actionable insights to support the Director of Scripps Educational Alliances and organizational planning.

Competenze

• Experience with federal and non-federal agency requirements and regulations for sponsored research from proposal preparation through close out, including Cost Accounting Standards Uniform Guidance and FDP.
• Experience with analyzing complex financial issues, recognizing potential impact, identifying creative and alternative solutions, and making recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience with fund-based accounting in a university or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Advanced experience using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail.
• Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Mansioni

• Lead the month-end close process and deliver precise financial reports.
• Research and implement new accounting standards and craft organizational policies.
• Prepare disclosures that meet emerging requirements.
• Perform cash flow analysis and liquidity management.
• Forecast resource allocations and evaluate program performance.
• Advise the Executive Director on financial controls and budgeting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to foster transparency and accountability.

Conoscenze

Fund-based accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Strumenti

Excel

Spreadsheet software

Databases

Descrizione del lavoro

UC San Diego's Birch Aquarium seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee complex fund types, including sponsored research and self-supporting programs, ensuring financial integrity and policy compliance across contracts and grants.

The role leads month-end close, analyzes cash flow, and provides actionable insights to support the Director of Scripps Educational Alliances and organizational planning.