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Position Information
The full salary range for the Financial Analyst III is $75,900.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Post Award Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst III is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and cash drawdowns on federal Letters of Credit (LOCs) for research, development, and student aid funds. Serving as a core member of the Extramural Funds team, this position requires knowledge in cash management, forecasting techniques, advanced data analysis skills, and the interpretation and application of complex policies and guidelines. This position reviews contract and grant agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to UC Office of the President (UCOP) and UC Riverside audit requirements, as well as coding requirements on incoming federal awards. In the absence of the Extramural Funds Manager, the Financial Analyst III serves as the lead accountant, providing operational oversight and technical guidance to the team. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Position Information
The full salary range for the Financial Analyst III is $75,900.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $106,600.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Post Award Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst III is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and cash drawdowns on federal Letters of Credit (LOCs) for research, development, and student aid funds. Serving as a core member of the Extramural Funds team, this position requires knowledge in cash management, forecasting techniques, advanced data analysis skills, and the interpretation and application of complex policies and guidelines. This position reviews contract and grant agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to UC Office of the President (UCOP) and UC Riverside audit requirements, as well as coding requirements on incoming federal awards. In the absence of the Extramural Funds Manager, the Financial Analyst III serves as the lead accountant, providing operational oversight and technical guidance to the team. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Requirement
Required
Degree
Master's degree in related area
Requirement
Preferred
Experience Requirements
Experience
4 - 7 years of related experience.
Requirement
Required
Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
• Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
• 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 adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Working knowledge of contract & grant management (i.e, federal, state, local, and private).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting policies, practices and systems.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, UC Policy, GAAP
• Working knowledge of UCR financial systems and data (e.g. Oracle Financials)
  

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details
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 Post Award Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst III is responsible for the accounting, reporting, and cash drawdowns on federal Letters of Credit (LOCs) for research, development, and student aid funds. Serving as a core member of the Extramural Funds team, this position requires knowledge in cash management, forecasting techniques, advanced data analysis skills, and the interpretation and application of complex policies and guidelines. This position reviews contract and grant agency terms and conditions to ensure adherence to UC Office of the President (UCOP) and UC Riverside audit requirements, as well as coding requirements on incoming federal awards. In the absence of the Extramural Funds Manager, the Financial Analyst III serves as the lead accountant, providing operational oversight and technical guidance to the team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Higher Education

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