UCLA · 10 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelUCLA is a prestigious university that operates the Academy of Workforce Excellence in collaboration with local universities to provide training for child welfare services. The Senior Financial Analyst will manage complex financial operations and budgets for the Luskin School of Public Affairs, ensuring compliance with policies and preparing detailed budgets for contracts and grants.
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Responsibilities
Administering and overseeing complex financial operations, preparing detailed budgets and justifications for new contract and grant proposals, and managing all accounting activities through fund closure
Overseeing and maintaining accurate timekeeping records for all staff, faculty, and student employees
Interpreting and ensuring adherence to University, Federal, and State policies, and advising principal investigators, students, and staff accordingly
Acting as a liaison between various campus offices, funding agencies, and principal investigators to facilitate smooth operations and compliance
Producing regular reports for principal investigators and meeting to review and discuss their budgets
Preparing and reviewing transactions for BruinBuy Plus, Travel via Concur, TOF, DDF, and NPEAR
Monitoring all accounting activities using UCLA's online systems and databases, and reviewing payroll transactions for academic personnel, graduate student researchers, staff, and work-study employees
Assisting with the annual fiscal closing in conjunction with the Business Officer
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of financial management principles, complex budget preparation, and budget analysis techniques
Skill in analyzing fiscal/financial data and synthesizing information with excellent oral and written communication skills
Skill in preparing budgets and projections using spreadsheet and database software, including Microsoft Access
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and vendors
Strong analytical skills to assess financial information, anticipate problems, and develop solutions
Proficiency in using PC software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, including higher-level functions like pivot-tables and multi-table querying
Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion with sensitive information, and provide excellent customer service
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred
Experience in accounting, contract and grant, 19900-type, and endowment fund records keeping
Working knowledge of UCLA's financial/accounting and administrative policies and procedures with high accuracy
Proficiency with UCLA Purchasing and Accounts Payable system (PAS), Financial System (FS), Transfer of Funds (TOF), and Query Database (QDB)
Knowledge of payroll-personnel systems related to contract and grant payroll
Working knowledge of federal and state contract and grant fiscal policies and procedures
Benefits
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Company
UCLA
UCLA offers a combination that’s rare, especially among public research universities.
Founded in 1919
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
James Puffer
Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
Clinical Trials Director
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