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Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Senior Fund Manager directs a team of up to four Accountants in the Business and Finance Office. This includes monthly ledger review, monitoring of quarterly income and expense reports sent to financially complex departments, and implementation of financial protocol schedule in anticipation of fiscal close. The Senior Fund Manager will ensure timely financial management of School's accounts, invoices, contracts and grants, and monitoring the application of accounting principles and activities. Additional major duties include ledger reconciliation, accounts payables, budget preparation, financial forecasting, and income and expense analysis. The incumbent has fiscal and operational responsibility over a portfolio of $2.0 million in extramural research funding including federal, state and private industry research awards. The Senior Fund Manager will oversee services provided to all Law School ladder faculty (approx. 70 FTE) by the Accountant team including a full range of financial, business, analytical and problem-solving services. The Senior Fund Manager will also work in collaboration with University central campus administrators, department managers and staff, Law School administrators and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, as well as contract and grant officials at extramural funding agencies to advance the financial needs of the School and navigate any exceptions to policy that may arise. Salary and Benefits
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Responsibilities
Direct and supervise the Accountant team (up to four staff) in the Business and Finance Office. Review monthly ledgers and monitor quarterly income and expense reports for financially complex departments. Implement financial protocol schedules in anticipation of fiscal close. Ensure timely financial management of School accounts, invoices, contracts and grants; apply accounting principles and activities. Perform ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, budget preparation, financial forecasting, and income/expense analysis. Oversee services to all Law School ladder faculty (approx. 70 FTE) and provide a full range of financial, analytical, and problem-solving services. Collaborate with University administrators, department managers, and contract and grant officials to meet financial needs and navigate policy exceptions. Qualifications
5-7 years related financial, accounting or business experience (Required). Experience with UCLA accounting and financial systems (COGNOS, BruinBuy, OFSR and QDB). (Preferred/Required as indicated in original) Expert ability to examine, analyze and reconcile financial reports; develop annual reports and budgets. (Required) Strong mathematical and quantitative skills for budgets and forecasts. (Required) Ability to read, analyze and reconcile monthly ledgers (payroll, open commitments, expenditure overdrafts, general ledgers, recharge reports). (Required) Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and other campus departments. (Required) Ability to work independently with initiative and resourcefulness. (Required) Strong administrative and organizational skills. (Required) Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. (Required) Adaptability to changes from phased automation and evolving regulatory/economic environments. (Required) Experience in training and fostering a harmonious team environment. (Required) Knowledge of general accounting policies, procedures and reporting requirements. (Required) Advanced skills in Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan background check before start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate must be 18 years or older to be eligible for hire. Limited time off during fiscal close. (Required) Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information related to financial and personnel matters. (Required) Schedule
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Financial%20Analyst%203%20(40046749)
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Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Senior Fund Manager directs a team of up to four Accountants in the Business and Finance Office. This includes monthly ledger review, monitoring of quarterly income and expense reports sent to financially complex departments, and implementation of financial protocol schedule in anticipation of fiscal close. The Senior Fund Manager will ensure timely financial management of School's accounts, invoices, contracts and grants, and monitoring the application of accounting principles and activities. Additional major duties include ledger reconciliation, accounts payables, budget preparation, financial forecasting, and income and expense analysis. The incumbent has fiscal and operational responsibility over a portfolio of $2.0 million in extramural research funding including federal, state and private industry research awards. The Senior Fund Manager will oversee services provided to all Law School ladder faculty (approx. 70 FTE) by the Accountant team including a full range of financial, business, analytical and problem-solving services. The Senior Fund Manager will also work in collaboration with University central campus administrators, department managers and staff, Law School administrators and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, as well as contract and grant officials at extramural funding agencies to advance the financial needs of the School and navigate any exceptions to policy that may arise. Salary and Benefits
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Responsibilities
Direct and supervise the Accountant team (up to four staff) in the Business and Finance Office. Review monthly ledgers and monitor quarterly income and expense reports for financially complex departments. Implement financial protocol schedules in anticipation of fiscal close. Ensure timely financial management of School accounts, invoices, contracts and grants; apply accounting principles and activities. Perform ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, budget preparation, financial forecasting, and income/expense analysis. Oversee services to all Law School ladder faculty (approx. 70 FTE) and provide a full range of financial, analytical, and problem-solving services. Collaborate with University administrators, department managers, and contract and grant officials to meet financial needs and navigate policy exceptions. Qualifications
5-7 years related financial, accounting or business experience (Required). Experience with UCLA accounting and financial systems (COGNOS, BruinBuy, OFSR and QDB). (Preferred/Required as indicated in original) Expert ability to examine, analyze and reconcile financial reports; develop annual reports and budgets. (Required) Strong mathematical and quantitative skills for budgets and forecasts. (Required) Ability to read, analyze and reconcile monthly ledgers (payroll, open commitments, expenditure overdrafts, general ledgers, recharge reports). (Required) Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and other campus departments. (Required) Ability to work independently with initiative and resourcefulness. (Required) Strong administrative and organizational skills. (Required) Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. (Required) Adaptability to changes from phased automation and evolving regulatory/economic environments. (Required) Experience in training and fostering a harmonious team environment. (Required) Knowledge of general accounting policies, procedures and reporting requirements. (Required) Advanced skills in Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan background check before start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate must be 18 years or older to be eligible for hire. Limited time off during fiscal close. (Required) Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information related to financial and personnel matters. (Required) Schedule
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Financial%20Analyst%203%20(40046749)
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