Fiscal & Business Analyst II

Job Description

The Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) has active research programs in basic, translational, and clinical sciences. The MCOM Office of Research supports faculty and students with their research endeavors by providing research administrative support. This office reports to the Vice Dean of Research and is part of the MCOM Dean's Office.

The Fiscal & Business Analyst II will handle fiscal tasks for the Department of Molecular Medicine / Byrd Alzheimer's Institute including : complex projections, financial planning / forecasting, monthly reconciliations for multiple accounts, and handling financial reporting and ensuring control / compliance. This position will also serve as a liaison to other USF departments and external agencies to resolve budget issues and provide appropriate budgetary information to related inquiries. This position will assist with procurement requests.

Responsibilities

Budget Management : Maintains Molecular Medicine / Byrd Alzheimer's Institute financial reports, including monthly reconciliations for multiple USF Byrd accounts. Also completes monthly projections for individual Molecular Medicine PIs. Will assist with preparing the all-source budget and other reports.

Grant awards : Enters grant award documents into the Bulls iResearch system and prepares budget allocations / reconciliations. Will also process subaward contracts and prepare sponsor reports, meeting prescribed deadlines.

Procurement : Will process Purchase Order requests for the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute and Molecular Medicine - including BullMarketplace punchout orders and contract requests - and ensure that all requests are assigned to the appropriate chartfields. Will ensure that chartfields have appropriate funding and provide financial forecasting on accounts when necessary.

Account Compliance : Conducts monthly analyses to monitor for spending, compliance, and processes expenditure transfer requests as needed.

Other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities and 2-4 years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and three years of fiscal related work experience; or five years fiscal related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

It is preferred for the candidate to have at least one year of university and / or research fiscal and business experience along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities. Experience with federal funding and OMB guidelines is a benefit.

Degree Equivalency Clause : Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate () is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310 : Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed :
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application / interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.