FINANCIAL ANL 3 (Budget & Finance Analyst) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 60250)

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Budget & Financial Analytics, perform as financial and subject matter expert with an advance degree of knowledge and with a high degree of independence and autonomy on a day-to-day basis. Using advance concepts develop budget systems, budget controls, forecasting and reporting in support of the Student Affairs Divisional Resources. Prepare detailed reconciliations, complete expense & fund transfers and allocate indirect overhead cost recovery to revenue centers. Advise unit Managers and Directors on budgetary trends, annual and monthly income and expense allocations, financial and statistical reporting matters. Develop and provide monthly Profit & Loss statements and or Sources & Uses reports for leadership. Participate in administrative policymaking and formulating policy recommendations. Provide technical financial analysis, including budget analysis, projections, and other related duties. Serve as primary financial analyst, compliance officer and resource manager for area specific operational activity. Develop and direct special projects as assigned and make recommendations to Student Affairs Director of Budget & Financial Analytics and area leadership based on complex analytics. Track carryforward projects and balances from prior years and monthly spending on new projects ensuring that project budgets are not exceed. Manage contingency funding and overall annual carryforward balances. Finalize project funding as they are completed. Maintain comprehensive budget and reporting software in support of the operational budgets and reconcile against the campus general ledger.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$72,300/yr. - 131,100/yr.

No. of Positions     

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

06/25/24

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Walking, Talk or Hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is subject to pre-placement screening provided by Occupational Health Services. Pre-placement screening will consist infection control testing that includes blood tests for TB screening and other infectious diseases and may include a physical exam, provided by Occupational Health Services, given at no charge to the applicant. This is done to meet Federal, State and University requirements.
• Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infection diseases are present.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• Experience with fund accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and techniques.
• Experience with Chart of Accounts creation and management. Understanding of new Common Chart of Accounts & Aggie Enterprise system.
• Experience with Kuali Financial System, Decision Support, UC Path, Aggie Life, Fusion, Freedom Pay, Aggie Service, Aggie Budget, Aggie Travel, Aggie Buy and GREAT systems.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skills to implement and maintain effective accounting and budgeting principles and systems, including cost controls, auditing, fund accounting and cost accounting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to independently research develop and recommend solutions to complex financial problems and issues. Analytical skills to read, analyze, and interpret technical and financial reports to facilitate decision-making

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:            

• Experience coordinating and completing projects requiring interactions with many individuals, working with minimal supervision and taking initiative to follow up on projects.
• Experience presenting complex financial data, providing strategic solutions and a high degree of knowledge in the accounting and finance fields.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Interpersonal, customer service and communication skills to interact and communicate clearly, tactfully and effectively in person, by telephone and in writing.
• Knowledge of factors influencing revenue and expense streams for various fund sources.
• Advanced level knowledge of Excel.
• Statistical skills to compile, analyze, and present financial data in a clear and concise format.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. 

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.