University of California – San Francisco Looking for Finance Analyst at San Francisco, CA  Full Time

Business Service Ctr Admin

Full Time

75646BR

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in a creative and practical manner. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

This position will work closely with and report to the EVCP Financial Manager to support RRP recharge proposal development and management for multiple UCSF Cores, and provide financial support including strategic and detailed budget development, financial reporting, financial transactional processing, purchasing, and reconciliations,
and work directly with the Controller’s Office, Supply Chain Management, Budget & Resource Management, and Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost. This position will also support the RRPED by managing the RRP travel and education budget and the RRP Events budget for workshop, receptions and retreats, and by working with other RRP staff to coordinate special events.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% – 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost’s Business Service Center provides centralized financial transactional processing, reconciliation, reporting and budget development and management to the direct offices of the Chancellor (CO), Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Outreach (VCD&O) and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost’s (EVC&P). These services are also provided to the subunits of the VCD&O and EVC&P. These units include the Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity and Diversity office, the direct offices of the Vice Chancellor, Research, Associate Vice Chancellor Research, Associate Vice Chancellor Ethics and Compliance and their subunits: Research Cores, Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC), Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP), the office of Sponsored Research which includes the subunits Government and Business Contracts, Research Management Services (RMS), Industry Contracts Division, Office of Clinical Trials Activation (OCTA); and the Office of Innovation Ventures which includes the subunits: Office of Technology Management (OTM), Center for Entrepreneurship (CE), Strategic Alliances (SA) and Research Resource Program (RRP), as well as Academic Affairs, Student Academic Affairs, Academic Senate, Graduate Division, and the Campus Library.

The Research Resource Program (RRP) provides strategic planning and implementation of programs to support core facilities and other research resources at UCSF. RRP also provides administrative, operational and financial management tools and support to core facilities. These services include creation and management of recharge proposals for cost recovery of core user fees, financial reporting of recharge activities, development of business plans and budgets, as well as purchasing, financial transactional processing and reconciliations. RRP supports core business operations through the provision of a core management software platform, MyCORES, for billing and utilization tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and 3+ years of related experience; and / or equivalent experience / training
• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems
• Previous financial/accounting experience working with complex accounting
• Demonstrated experience with purchasing and reconciliation
• 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
• Proven ability using spreadsheet (Excel) for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports
• Proven 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
• Experience working with senior leaders and managers in large complex organization
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures accurately
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to function as a member of a team
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in the areas of finance and budgeting
• Exceptional multitasking skills while maintaining attention to details. Ability to manage time well, and set/adjust priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-oriented, customer-service focused work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UC policies, procedures and budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement systems (UPLAN, MyReports, Faculty Portfolio, PeopleSoft-General Ledger & RAS, BearBuy, MyExpense, GL Reconciliation tool)
• Proven ability using (CACTUS & RAS) for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports
• Experience with UCSF Accounting Systems (PeopleSoft & RAS) and Policies; proficient in on-line purchasing system (Bear Buy) as well as high level of comfort acting as delegate for senior leaders and manager and guest travelers using MyExpense. Must also be well versed in completing UCSF forms where still require

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 at

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007709 FINANCIAL ANL 3

Job Category

Financial, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday; 8AM – 5PM PST