University of California, San Francisco · 2 months ago
Senior Research Financial Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research. The Senior Research Financial Analyst will be responsible for post-award administration for several active Principal Investigators, providing both advisory and transactional services in all areas of post-award management.
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Responsibilities
Independently responsible for post-award administration for several active Principal Investigators in the Department
Provide both advisory and transactional services in all areas of post-award
Use advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions
Review and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards, and/or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies
Work independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
May be eligible for delegated signature authority and may review and sign transactions for less experienced staff
Serve as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts, or information systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Minimum 5 years of related experience
Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions
Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting
Demonstrated advanced 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
Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
Ability to interpret policy for others
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc
Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements
Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration
Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (365)
2024 (342)
2023 (308)
2022 (306)
2021 (241)
2020 (268)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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