Research Finance Analyst (Remote)

CMP (Cellular Molecular Pha)

Full Time

77302BR

Job Summary

**The position is eligible for a remote arrangement within the US. The remote arrangement is set by management and is subject to change based on business needs.**

The Post Award Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to manage high volume and high complexity transactions.  The incumbent is part of the Post Award Team for the Department and is responsible for the full life cycle of post-award management of ~$7M in extramural funds for ~13 researchers (faculty, postdoctoral scholars, fellows, and graduate students).  The responsibilities include exercising judgment and independently interpreting, analyzing, and advising the Principal Investigators and/or Department Manager for each fund of current and anticipated problems, as well as suggesting the best financial strategy as to how the funds are spent within the framework of sponsor/university/departments requirements.

The Post Award Analyst ensures spending is by institutional terms and conditions, verifies the accuracy of monthly ledgers, and resolves discrepancies with Contracts and grants Accounting and others.  The Analyst prepares and customizes bi-monthly financial reports primarily using the MyReports systems and Faculty Portfolio with some supplementation with Excel reports, for each fund to provide a clear financial picture of the faculty’s portfolio. 

The Post Award Analyst submits funding entries and salary cost transfers in UCPath, prepares faculty salary worksheets, requests fund advances, establishes speed types and flex fields, and sets up new projects in RAS.  The incumbent will also prepare financial journals and cost transfers related to the maintenance of their projects, as well as partner with pre-award staff to develop grant application budgets. This position reports to the Post Award Manager.

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Department Description

The Department of Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology (CMP) is a basic science department within the School of Medicine and performs research and training.  CMP provides administrative and financial services to 15 primary faculty members; 5 adjunct faculty members; 20 non-faculty academics; 40 postdoctoral scholars and 21 graduate students

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related area or four years of relevant experience/training AND three years or more of experience handling fund management, administrative operations, or related area.     
• Ability to manage a significant volume of transactions.     
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.     
• Highly organized and advanced ability to prioritize projects to meet the demands and deadlines of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.     
• Ability to present complex finance-related information clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.     
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.     
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.     
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.     
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor’s guidelines.     
• Ability to function as a member of the team.    

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.     
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to the use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.     
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques     
• Advanced computer skills using MAC & PC including proficiency in UCSF financial systems (MyReports, PeopleSoft/RAS, BearBuy and PLUS Faculty Portfolio) and Intermediate-Advanced Excel to produce reports and integrated spreadsheets.        
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.    

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

006206 RSCH ADM 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Remote / Telecommute

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm; This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the US.