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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 3 Working Title Sr Financial & Administrative Analyst
Job Code 004628 Grade 21
Department Name SOM Finance & Administration - D02013 Department Head Maria Aldana
Supervisor Maria Aldana 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 financial service professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Custom Scope
Under the general supervision of the School of Medicine (SOM) Controller, who along with an Oversight Committee, will help ensure process standardization across these positions, the incumbent will provide financial management and administrative support to 6 clinical units of the SOM. The incumbent will provide timely and critical experienced and advanced level analytical support to the respective units Financial & Administrative Officers (FAOs), Chairs and PI's in the areas of finance, operations and pre-proposal submission to Sponsored Research Program (SRP): assist with needed budget inclusions and allowability, collect and organize necessary pieces. The Incumbent will also serve as a liaison between the respective unit and SRP, Business Operations, Human Resources/Accounts Payable/Payroll and UCR accounting units. The incumbent may be assigned to work under the direction of any given Clinical Unit FAO in support of PI grant-related activities and for specific periods of time throughout a fiscal year.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Experience in sponsored funding administration or research administrative analysis Preferred
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Experience working in research administration at a university, specifically within a medical school or a non-profit research institute or hospital. Preferred
Experience administering contracts and grants for both research and clinical. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, collections and billing), to resolve issues, and prepare business process procedures and policy recommendations.
10
Provides analyses for complex summaries and proposals relative to a diverse range of topics to include new financial procedures and/or services, changes in legal regulations, tax implications, etc.
  • Assists Principal Investigators (PIs) with pre-proposal submission to SRP, assists in determining needed budget inclusions and allowability, collects and organizes necessary documentation. Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and biosketches. Assists PIs with searching for new funding opportunities.
10
Independently manages all student fellowship funds (covering tuition / stipend / fees / financial aid) associated with Department GSR programs and/or other personnel. Works with Student Services Coordinator to liaise with PI and Department in confirming quarterly appointments, personnel onboarding/offboarding and funding sources, serves as liaison to Department/HR to resolve appointment and stipend/funding issues.
10
Serves as a liaison to the PI's in the following areas: HR/AP/Payroll (create/renew appointments, staff terminations, payroll errors, visa initiation, etc); SRP (provides heads-up on who's starting/leaving the lab, PI's special concerns or considerations, budgeting issues, etc.); Business Operations (assists with oversight and/or preparation of travel/expense reimbursement requests, checks on status of orders, invoicing, PI/lab expense reimbursements, leads the reconciliation of all encumbrances). Residual assistance: provides additional investigation, feedback, and follows-up on diverse questions and concerns.
10
Serves as liaison between Clinical FAO, Research unit, UCR Accounting, and Sponsor in the administration of financial activities related to PI research funds, including clinical trials activities. Assists Clinical FAO with leading the departmental activities related to a PI's contracts and grants or clinical trials in general. Residual assistance: provides real time additional investigation and feedback to PIs; follows-up on questions and concerns.
10
Responsible for providing reports and analyses for varied and complex budgetary, financial and resource projects.
  • Prepares special reports/projections for Chairs, PIs and/or FAOs, e.g., for projections of new or renewing appointments, faculty salary negotiations, etc.
5
Assesses and recommends to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.
5
Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications, recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students and departments.
5
Reviews and approves financial data and transactions.
5
Recommends and implements quality customer service standards and procedures to affect various constituencies, including internal department, students and external vendors.
  • Serves as liaison between Clinical FAO, Research unit, UCR Accounting, and Sponsor in the completion of the clinical trials revenue reconciliation. Follows up on clinical trial revenues as needed to ensure all payments are received in preparation for trial close-out.
5
Documents procedures for financial activities.
  • Documents procedures for financial and administrative processes in support of Principal Investigator activities.
5
Interprets related policies and advises customers accordingly.
5
Helps train staff and creates effective teamwork environment.
5
Participates in moderately complex audits of processes and recommends changes to processes. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
5
Additional duties related to synchronizing Departmental, Division, SRP, and other SOM and University centralized units.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Required
Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff. Required
Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Required
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
UC Intellicenter

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

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

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

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

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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