Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Berkeley Lab
Bay Area, California, US
$99K-$122.3K a year
Full-time

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s () Office of Chief Financial Officer () Division has an opening for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the team!

Matrixed from the OCFO Field Finance or Budget Office Departments to an assigned area / division, operating within the Lab’s financial policies and procedures and working under consultative direction of an assigned supervisor / manager, independently provide complex, detailed and comprehensive program / project budget management, planning and analysis services.

You will provide financial guidance, consultation, and support with oversight of complex program / project / functional activities from inception to close-out to support the work of the Berkeley Lab.

You will be a contributor at one of the world’s iconic research laboratories, founded on the idea that pioneering science is best performed by multidisciplinary teams working together, and where the concept of teamwork remains a vital component of daily life at the Lab.

Opportunities across our organization may support client groups in the following areas :

  • Biosciences
  • Computing Sciences
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Energy Sciences
  • Energy Technologies Area
  • Physical Sciences Area
  • Operations

What You Will Do :

  • Oversee complex program / project / functional activities from inception to close-out, including the formulation, execution, projection and analysis of budgets, funding, costs and commitments, and associated staffing levels.
  • Produce standard and ad hoc monthly financial reports, analyze complex financial data for accuracy, ensure costs are allowable and in compliance, and resolve problems following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
  • Provide financial guidance, consultation, and support to internal and external stakeholders on complex budget policies, processes and procedures, and provide solutions pertaining to funding shortfalls or other critical financial events.
  • Provide resolutions for managing diverse, complex financial variables resulting from widely varying research contract terms, high levels of funding uncertainty, varying sponsor financial guidelines and funding cycles, specialized sponsor reporting requirements.
  • Evaluate and approve financial transactions, including commitment of funds consistent with delegated authorities including proposed procurements, subcontracts, personnel actions, accruals and resource cost adjustments while maintaining appropriate documentation.
  • Coordinate proposal process and develop detailed, multi-year proposal budgets of various dollar amounts including subcontracting, justifications, and administrative documentation for programs of moderate to high complexity.

What is Required :

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience as an analyst in a research, academic or large / complex organization or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with business, budgeting, and accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other Federal process and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience providing clients financial analytic and consultative services including short and long-range financial planning, cost analysis and forecasting, monitoring expenses for allocability and allowability, progress tracking and reporting, and project close-out.
  • Extensive experience with MS Excel, use of data analysis functions, ability to create standard and ad hoc reports, presentations, charts, and graphs.
  • Proficiency with PeopleSoft financial applications or other relevant software applications; Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Applications, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment while professionally interacting with all levels of personnel.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, successfully meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of competence, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a diverse and broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

What We Desire :

  • Advanced graduate degree.
  • Knowledge of DOE, UC, LBNL and SPP financial policies and procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of contract and grant proposal administration.
  • Experience reviewing & interpreting solicitations, proposal preparation, and understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non-federal sponsors.
  • The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.

Notes :

  • This is a full-time, career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
  • Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal peer group.

The budgeted annual salary range is $98,981 - $122,270.

  • There are multiple openings for this position.
  • There are multiple openings for this position.
  • This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
  • This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

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