Financial Analyst Job at UC San Diego (La Jolla)

Job Description

Under general supervision of the MSO, the financial analyst has independent administrative responsibilities for all fiscal activities within the Department of Sociology and the African and African-American Studies Research Center (AAASRC) - a center currently under the direction of a Sociology faculty member. Manage all extramural and state funds (in excess of $4 million) ensuring compliance with University and governmental rules, regulations and policies. Following consultation with the Chair and MSO oversee the preparation of the department operating budget and allocate resources accordingly. Participate in short- and long-range financial planning. Responsible for contract and grant administration (pre- and post-award). Perform budgetary/financial analytic studies and prepare financial reports. Analyze, interpret and implement departmental and university fiscal policies. Advise, assist and guide faculty, department staff, and graduate students on financial issues. Act as liaison with campus central offices. Serve as Departmental Security Administrator (DSA). Coordinate department computer replacement schedule. Provide counsel to graduate students seeking research and dissertation support from external sources. Manage student awards in accordance with agency regulations. Provide work direction to the department fiscal assistant and oversee the processing of online financial transactions.

Job Responsibility

Manage all extramural and state funds ensuring compliance with University and governmental rules
Oversee the preparation of the department operating budget and allocate resources accordingly
Participate in short- and long-range financial planning
Responsible for contract and grant administration (pre- and post-award)
Perform budgetary/financial analytic studies and prepare financial reports
Analyze, interpret and implement departmental and university fiscal policies
Advise, assist and guide faculty, department staff, and graduate students on financial issues
Act as liaison with campus central offices
Serve as Departmental Security Administrator (DSA)
Coordinate department computer replacement schedule
Provide counsel to graduate students seeking research and dissertation support from external sources
Manage student awards in accordance with agency regulations
Provide work direction to the department fiscal assistant and oversee the processing of online financial transactions

Requirements

Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems
Knowledge of university and/or higher education policies and procedures relating to contracts and grants and state fund accounting
In-depth knowledge of federal and non-federal agency requirements and regulations for sponsored research from proposal preparation through close out
Demonstrated proficiency with accounting and fund management
Demonstrated experience in principles and practices of fund accounting, cost analysis and audit procedures
Working knowledge of accounting principles, business math and bookkeeping for budget planning and analysis
Knowledge and experience in application of principles and practices of fiscal planning and analysis
Experience with auditing, analyzing, and reconciling monthly operating ledgers, forecasts, reports, accrual accounting, staff and faculty salary analysis
Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports
Excellent computer skills with demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and a wide variety of software packages
Advanced computer skills to import data from central databases to Microsoft applications
Operating knowledge of the internet and campus financial systems for research and data gathering
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices
Demonstrated proficiency in navigating research administration lifecycles
Mathematical skills for the application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and to perform statistical calculations
Ability to understand and interpret complex general policy guidelines
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding financial, payroll and personnel information
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated knowledge of standard and computerized filing systems
Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the university organization
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Ability to function as a member of a team

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