FINANCIAL ANL 3 (Financial Analyst)

The UC Davis Mouse Biology Program (MBP) is an academic resource providing scientific expertise and consultation, technological assistance, dedicated infrastructure, and educational support to the academic community in the development, application, and use of genetically altered mice for biomedical research on diseases, behavioral abnormalities, and developmental disorders. Our mission is to serve as an innovator in mouse models and genomic services that advance human and animal health through education, research, and discovery.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director, Mouse Biology Program (MBP) this position will be responsible for strategic budgeting, forecasting and analysis, financial reporting, and business operational backup. Independently perform high-level budgetary and financial functions for the MBP. Prepare and establish budgets, organize resources according to budgetary plans, prepare both routine and ad hoc financial reports using data from the general ledger and unit or project budgets, and forecast revenue and expenses. Assist in the development and/or analysis of rates for recharge services and other revenue/funding sources as needed. Represent OR in the meetings and discussions as needed. Assist in the OR annual budget process including the development of presentations and the preparation of annual reports. Develop and maintain computerized databases and spreadsheets for complex analysis and graphical displays including dashboard reporting. Independently prepare detailed reconciliations, complete expense and fund transfers and make recommendations to the Director for continuous improvements in both the quality and presentation of financial information. Assist in the development of multi-year operational and capital budgets and financial plans. Ensure appropriate accounting and internal controls are maintained. Independently responsible for financial and budget management, oversight, and accountability for all intramural and extramural funds including managing both the pre-award and post-award programs for MBP academic researchers. Serve as primary point of contact for compliance consultation and as the primary resource to MBP academic researchers for all extramural activity. Manage comprehensive pre- and post-awards including complex proposal development and submission in support of the MBP’s contracts & grants portfolio. Independently manage interaction and liaison work with Sponsored Programs, National Institutes of Health and other sponsoring agencies, collaborating academic institutions, administrators and academic researchers within the MBP at all levels to ensure the proper administration of federal and private funded contracts and grants. Ensure compliance with sponsor and University Policy & Procedures for all business processes and all intramural and extramural funding on behalf of MBP researchers.

1-year contract position, with possibility of extension or conversion to career. 

Position Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Vacation is restricted and/or limited during peak work periods such as fiscal close mid-June through mid-July.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements including flex schedule and/or hybrid/remote.
• Work in a busy office with constant interruptions, traffic, and noise from computers, printers, ringing telephones, and conversations.
• Travel between campus locations, and between on- and off campus locations to meet with various stakeholders.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience in financial analysis and business management, including forecasting and strategic planning, to analyze quantitative aspects of fiscal and budgetary issues, compile financial data and prepare financial reports, and present information in an appropriate format.
• Experience with NIH and other extramural agency contracts and grants policies and mechanisms for grant application preparation (e.g., NIH ASSIST) and grant awards management.
• Experience developing budgets, reconciling ledgers, and developing and/or adapting spreadsheets and databases, analyzing budget proposals and policies, or performing high-level fiscal management tasks in a multi-fund source environment.
• Experience with the application of cost accounting principles to handle budget, rate development, and financial reporting in a business environment.
• Experience developing recharge rates and operational budgets including a clear understanding of federal guidelines for recharge rate methodology development.
• Experience performing high-level analysis of complex data, working with databases, and web-based accounting and information systems, complex spreadsheets to facilitate decision-making and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel and other common programs to distill relevant financial and statistical information from large data sets and present the information for financial reporting. Experience with other similar spreadsheet and presentation programs may be considered equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:             

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or other related fields or equivalent work-related experience.
• Experience with university budgets and budgetary structures.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Ability to employ mathematical, statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify problems, analyze and compile data, present financial data and recommend solutions and contingency plans in a meaningful and useful format.
• Writing, editing and proofreading skills to prepare clear, accurate reports appropriate for the intended audience.
• Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use judgment to make logical decisions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

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