Financial and Administrative Analyst

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29421297 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $68,500 - $82,350

This position reports to the Financial & Administrative Officer (FAO) in support of Undergraduate Education. As the Unit Financial Analyst, the incumbent will independently perform complex functions associated with financial management, general administration, and business operations. The incumbent will partner with multiple stakeholders to advise on fiscal and budgetary processes while managing various operational budgets totaling approximately $16 M across various fund sources. The incumbent will prepare monthly financial ledgers, provide multi-faceted financial and strategic planning reports via Microsoft Excel and PowerBI, oversee and balance staffing, prepare annual budget submissions, and perform departmental fiscal year-end tasks. The incumbent will also monitor fiscal transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls, contracts, and grants. The incumbent will identify opportunities to continuously improve the effectiveness, accuracy, and delivery of services. This mission-critical position will contribute to a culture focused on the FAST strategic anchors of: Psychological Safety, Client Engagement, and Innovation. This position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on- campus.

Budgeted range is $68,500.00 - $80,000.00.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Must successfully complete a background check through the University's background check agency prior to your start date, and a fingerprint check through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Master's degree in related area. Preferred

4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills. Ability to function as a member of a team. Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI for financial management. Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Working knowledge of Contracts & Grants.

Working knowledge of Work Front system.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Knowledge of fund accounting and general accepted accounting principles: SAS 1112, OMB A21, A110 and A133.

Application of lean methodology and organization excellence principles.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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