Financial Analyst 2 - 136298

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure the proper implementation of short and/or long term solutions to operating issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

Under general supervision, serves as financial resource and support for assigned Operations Management & Capital Programs (OMCP) units. Uses professional knowledge to support management and facilitates the resolution of moderately complex budgetary and related financial and administrative issues. Assists in the management and reporting of the budget and staffing for Vice Chancellor Operations Management & Capital Programs (VC-OMCP). Serves as the primary contact for any and all transactions for assigned OMCP departments.

Applies professional concepts to perform financial and resource analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations. Conducts special projects or studies which include research, analysis, review, coordination, summary development, reporting and documentation.

Provides primary coordination and analytical support on various major projects. Monitors and administers the processing of revenue collection of accounts receivable. Monitors, analyzes and make recommendations for policies and procedures for accounts payable. Reconciles ledgers for departmental accounts for multiple funding sources and accounts. Responsible for monthly and fiscal year-end closing of various OMCP accounts. Reviews and reconciles clearing accounts for change funds, credit cards, and bank wires. Prepares journals to assign transactions to correct cost areas. Completes miscellaneous budget schedules and provides detailed fund management.

Provides monthly analysis and report of the current budgetary status and reports data to various OMCP Directors. Makes recommendations on appropriate expenditures and changes in expenditures. Determines need for transfer of expenses, personnel expenditures, and any miscellaneous budgetary transfers and processes the necessary transactions for resolution.

Identifies problem areas, formulates alternative solutions and makes recommendations for a wide variety of financial and administrative issues. Utilizes automated systems to create a variety of complex internal reports and validation of data for management use.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Demonstrated skill in applying advanced computer technology as a problem-solving tool in financial modeling, analysis, budgetary management, and other administrative functions and situations.

• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality quantitative and written reports, and other documents, that effectively communicate in a clear, organized and concise manner to senior campus management and others..

• Ability to perform detailed audits of budget, staffing and fund transfer data to ensure policy compliance and accuracy.

• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments. Ability to research, collect, process, validate, and interpret complex financial and budgetary data from diverse sources such as the Governor's Budget, corporate allocations, budget and operating ledger systems, and corporate financial reports.

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Working knowledge and experience in the applications of principles and practices of fund accounting.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and diplomatically at all organizational levels, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment. Demonstrated interpersonal human-relations skills and ability to employ tact, diplomacy and flexibility with diverse populations. Strong demonstrated organization skills, ability to work independently, prioritize job functions and demonstrate flexibility to meet deadlines in a high volume work environment and insure smooth work flow, and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to design, adapt, implement or evaluate new procedures, systems and reports.

• Working knowledge and experience in the applications of principles and practices of fiscal planning and analysis, budgetary systems and organizational management.

• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments. Proven experience and skill to audit financial data, format special financial reports and communicate budgetary information using moderate to complex data, process analysis, rules, regulations and resource materials.

• Advanced expertise using computer software, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access. Experience in creating and updating spreadsheets, financial statements and financial reports.

• Graduation from college with a major in economics, business administration, accounting, or an allied field, and experience in fiscal analysis or administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, using investigation/research skills and analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.

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

• Ability to function as a member of a team. Ability to work within a team framework, participating in group discussions regarding procedures and goals for the division.

• Proven ability to analyze complex fiscal issues and information, recognize potential impact, identify alternative solutions and make recommendations.

• Knowledge of not-for-profit financial reporting systems sufficient to comprehend Budget, Financial, Staffing and Payroll/Personnel and Student information systems.

• Experience working in cash handling with cash registers or Point of Sale (POS) systems and experience providing register/cash reconciliation. Experience and knowledge of applicable cash/credit/refund controls in a retail environment.

• Ability to successfully establish and maintain positive and goal-oriented working relationships.

• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community.

• DOJ/FBI background checks and clearances required prior to employment.

• May be required to work occasional overtime including during fiscal year-end.

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