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Financial Analyst 3, Auxiliary Services

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
28976393 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $71,100 - $128,700

Position Information

UC Riverside's Auxiliary Services is recruiting for a Financial Analyst 3. Reporting to the the Manager of the Fiscal Unit in Finance and Business Operations of Auxiliary Services, the Financial Analyst 3 is responsible for conducting complex financial analyses, providing fiscal, budgetary, analytical and administrative support, and performing a variety of tasks to ensure the financial integrity of the ledgers for complex budgets. This position functions as a member of the Finance and Business Operations Team and will perform financial operations and fiscal analyses duties in support of all Auxiliary Services departments. Performs financial reporting and reviewing; analyzes and summarizes reports; ledger reconciliation and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of all financial transactions; determines and locates sources to independently collect information and data; prepares directives, policies and procedures; and evaluates and makes final recommendations for alternate solutions.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Preferred

Experience

Experience Requirement
Experience working for the University of California or comparable institution of higher education or similar environment, performing high-level analysis and working with budget and financial models. Preferred
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI. Required
As business necessitates, may be required to work flexible schedule and/or additional hours as necessary. Required
Travel may include: occasional local travel for university related business, professional development, conferences and meetings. Required

Minimum Requirements

Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
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.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
Demonstrated recent and progressive knowledge and/or experience in financial analysis and reporting; preparing comprehensive financial reports for use by upper management; preparing periodic budget reports, conducting variance and other financial analyses; researching exceptional transactions and situations and related internal controls.
Ability to independently gather required information through the use of query tools to extract data from internal/external systems and the ability to organize, analyze, validate and prepare consolidated financial/budgetary reports.
Ability to independently research questions or operational issues and generate solutions and recommendations to resolve issues.
Ability to present financial information to various audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Working knowledge of University administrative policies and procedures and organizational structures.

Food industry knowledge.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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