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Job Description FINANCIAL ANL 3 Working Title Financial Analyst 3
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

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

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
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
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Provides analytical support for complex budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.
  • Independently manages all funding for CSI Executive Director, including but not limited to, general funds, foundation and gift funds, and contracts and grants. Manages financial reporting for center-wide program areas, including AAPI ($10M) and California 100 ($2M).
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.
  • Provides CSI leadership with trend analysis inclusive of salary projections for current and future projects in support of center research and community engagement efforts. Assists Director of Operations with financial reporting requirements for both internal and external constituencies.
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.
  • Supports the annual budget process and annual fiscal closing process for the Center for Social Innovation.
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.
  • Independently prepares complex spreadsheets (using advanced formulas, functions, and techniques) to design and develop analytical summaries and maintain spreadsheets for tracking purposes.
5
Prepares reviews and/or approves financial transactions.
  • Independently identifies and prepares salary cost transfers (SCTs), non-salary cost transfers (NCTs), and budget adjustment (BEAs) transactions. Serves as the Department Procurement Card Administrator (DCA) for CSI, including processing procurement card transfers (PCTs). Facilitates intercampus recharges and intercampus transfers of funds.
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.
  • Maintains compliance with SAS 112 requirements, internal controls, University policies, and funding agency/donor requirements and guidelines. Assesses and recommends to Director changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with funding requirements.
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
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
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Hybrid

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently

Mental Requirements
  • Write : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Dust : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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