General Information
Job Description | FINANCIAL ANL 3 | Working Title | Financial Analyst 3 |
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Job Code | 007709 | Grade | 22 |
Department Name | Center for Social Innovation - D02053 | Department Head | Mark Long |
Supervisor | Subramanian Ramakrishnan | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
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 imaginative as well as practical ways. 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. |
Department Custom Scope
Under the general supervision of the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) Deputy Director, the Financial Analyst provides complex financial, budgetary, analytical and administrative support for the Center for Social Innovation in the School of Public Policy (SPP). As an integral member of the CSI Team, the Financial Analyst independently manages all funds for CSI Executive Director and postdoctoral scholars, including a variety of general, foundation, contract and grant fund sources. Manages financial reporting for center-wide program areas, including AAPI Data and California 100. Independently performs complex budgetary/resource modeling, and independently researches, formulates, and presents data analysis, financial reports, and recommendations to CSI leadership both orally and in writing. Ensures timely financial ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, budget report development and analysis, financial modeling, and processing of budgetary and financial journal entries. Must be able to work under the pressure of constantly changing priorities, unanticipated urgent demands, and multiple tasks. Assists leadership with special projects as assigned, including presentations, policy/procedure/guideline development, and drafting/editing documents. Serves as backup to the Deputy Director. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Advanced degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
Experience with UCR Financial Systems including, UCR Financial System (UCRFS), SuperDope, HR Data Warehouse (HRDW), Salary Cost Transfer Tool, and FAU Change Tool. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Provides analytical support for complex budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
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20 |
Processes a variety of procurement and travel transactions, including purchase orders, travel vouchers, reimbursements, and campus recharges. Interprets, applies, and advises Center staff on procurement, travel, and reimbursement policies and procedures. | 15 |
Applies professional concepts to perform moderate to complex analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations.
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10 |
Gathers information, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial and/or resource plans, including annual resource allocation approaches, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, sources and uses, etc. Examples include generating, modifying, and conceiving of new financial or other resource reports, or analyzing and forecasting staff/faculty salary budgets, contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, or user fees.
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10 |
Provides department support in the areas of business process analysis and design, system or procedure testing and implementation, documentation, security, workflow, and customer feedback. | 5 |
Coordinates and implements department budget allocations, conceives of and maintains department chart of accounts or other data management tools, and related business processes. | 5 |
Performs complex financial or resource research and studies for a variety of internal department constituents.
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5 |
Prepares reviews and/or approves financial transactions.
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5 |
May train staff and where appropriate, creates an effective team environment. | 5 |
Independently gathers information as needed to perform analysis. | 5 |
Documents procedures for financial activities. | 5 |
Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
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5 |
Serves as Center Petty Cash Fund Custodian. Distributes, tracks, and manages petty cash within all campus policies and procedures. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Ability to function as a member of a team. | Required |
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. | Required |
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. | Required |
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant analyses/reports. | Required |
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge, skills, and ability using Microsoft Excel to create, modify, and maintain financial reports. | Required |
Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. | Required |
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. | Required |
Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. | Required |
Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. | Required |
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. | Preferred |
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in an academic environment. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Hybrid |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: Yes |