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University of California, Berkeley · 1 day ago

Finance Generalist (4767C), Haas School of Business - #83534

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$38.75/hr - $45.41/hr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution dedicated to academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Finance Generalist to develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for planning and budgeting within the Haas School of Business.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Involves developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of organizational budget. May analyze and prepare recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts

Applies professional concepts to perform basic financial or resource analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations

Implements department budget allocations and maintain department charts of accounts, and related business processes

Gathers and analyzes financial and/or resource data; prepares and summarizes information and/or recommendations

Under general supervision, provides analytical support for simple to moderate budget, financial, or resource analysis projects

Prepares basic financial and resource reports and/or analysis for internal department constituents. Examples include periodic financial reports, staff/faculty salary budgets, contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, or user fees. Financial and/or resource analysis could include budgetary analysis, financial analysis, forecasts, projections, staff or faculty salary or FTE analysis, student enrollment analysis, recharge or general rate analysis (parking rates, copier rates, capital project rates, student health charges) student fees (self-supporting programs, professional school fees, course material fees, etc.) contracts and grants analysis, endowment income, fungibility of funds, working capital, depreciation, new building funds, etc

Regularly, provides support to the Financial Aid team on an ad hoc basis (ex: seasonal projects, student advising and consultations)

Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources

Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself

Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget managementSpreadsheet softwareInternal control knowledgeInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingTeam collaborationAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems

Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize and perform basic financial analysis assignments

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely

Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports

Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit, excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Ability to function as a member of a team

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

Must be flexible and able to juggle multiple and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on overall group goals

Must have diverse approaches to learning (i.e hands-on, classroom and conceptual)

Must have strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself

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

Benefits

Eligible for UC Benefits

Providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.