University of California, San Francisco

Finance Analyst (Clinical and Research)

1 Daniel Burnham Court, Daniel Burnham Court, San Francisco, CA 94109

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** Please note that this position requires being onsite at least 3 days per week.** The Clinical and Research Financial Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and / or oversee research proposals, awards, and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role (CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related area and three or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training
Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
Ability to manage significant volume of transactions
Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, financial modeling)
Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsorÆs guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

6+ years of financial work experience
BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Healthcare Administration
MBA
Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
Experience with UCSF Financial Systems (UC Path, MyExpense, MyReports, BearBuy)
Experience with local government sponsors (i.e. SFDPH, City/County of San Francisco)

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