#122914 Financial Analyst - Hybrid/Remote

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health Sciences is a multibillion-dollar organization that comprises 3 professional schools, 2 hospitals, 20+ graduate degree programs, and 90+ core facilities and research units all working toward fulfilling its tripartite mission. Led by the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, it accounts for the majority of the University’s research and philanthropic portfolios, in addition to an expanding clinical footprint that spans the San Diego region. With more than 1,700 faculty and 15,000 staff, the Health Sciences is home to nationally recognized academic and clinical programs and has been identified as one of the premier biomedical research institutions in the world. As a top ranking, future oriented organization, UC San Diego Health Sciences offers challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The Vice Chancellor’s Office follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees.

The Health Sciences SWAT team is being established under the VCHS Research Administration Office and will assist Health Sciences departments with transactional support (Cost Transfers, Direct Retros, Fund Changes, etc.). This team will work as part of the Health Sciences Financial Hypercare team which was established to assist departments with reconciliation and transactional support of department financial and faculty portfolios to provide accurate reporting. The SWAT team will partner with the Health Sciences Financial Hypercare research administrators as well as embed independently within a department, depending on need, providing transactional support across Health Sciences, targeting specific issues that may impact a department financial portfolio (Project 0, default accounts, sponsored project, general funds, etc.).

The Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis support that requires analysis of situations and data with multiple factors related to the conversion to the new ESR systems (Oracle, UCPath, Kuali) and financial priority transactions that may impact VC/School/Department financial activities. Incumbent will perform analysis on highly-complex issues and provide recommendations on remediation plans, as well as execute such plans. Duties include processing payroll and non-payroll cost transfers, reviewing and reconciling financial reports between the various subledgers, utilizing various reports to identify upcoming project end dates and update funding as needed; providing root cause analysis on variances identified between systems and process as corrections as necessary. Incumbent is expected to provide training and oversight to transactions and root cause analysis for entry level analysts on the team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.

• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.

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

• Ability to engage customers and demonstrated strong customer service skills and follow up on tasks, assignments, and projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Oracle and Peoplesoft (UCPath).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.