Financial Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer and department finance team, the individual is responsible for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s fiscal related matters including budgeting, financial analysis, contracts and grants, and post award management. Funding sources include general funds, federal/state contracts and grants, private gifts and grants, clinical trials, start-up funds, clinical revenue model funds, professional fees, and sales service income. The individual provides high level policy analysis and interpretation and performs independent problem solving that requires interaction with physicians, Principal Investigators, laboratory staff and various levels of accounting and sponsored projects personnel. The individual applies financial concepts to process, review, and approve financial transactions. Strategizes and recommends innovative fiscal solutions to the CAO and department finance team. Under general direction of department CAO, the individual is responsible for providing financial analysis and reporting on all account funds, budgeting, projections and fiscal close functions. Establishes and maintains complex financial control and reporting systems. Administers department payroll certifications.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and good business practices, accounting principles and cost accounting standards.
Previous experience with processing financial journals and fund transfers.
Working knowledge of federal regulations governing research activity: OMB A-21, A110 and A- 133, including requirements for time and effort reporting.
Working knowledge of NIH policies governing the conduct of research.
Demonstrated organization skills and ability to prioritize assignments when faced with heavy workload and competing deadlines.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Proven ability to work independently and carry out assigned tasks reliably with minimal direction.
Demonstrated skills to independently analyze situations, interpret data, define problems and/or objectives, identify relevant factors, and formulate logical conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrated skill in handling detailed transactions throughout tedious review and approval process.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the campus community.
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate in a professional manner in all circumstances.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with faculty salary compensation processes.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
2-4 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Previous UC system experience.
Familiarity with UCI on-line financial systems including General Ledger, Employee Database, and Data Warehouse.
Familiarity with UC accounting, contract and grants award management, purchasing, and equipment management policies, procedures and practices.