Senior Research Financial Analyst

Senior Research Financial Analyst

The Senior Research Finance Analyst will be independently responsible for post-award administration for several active Principal Investigators in the Department. The Senior RFA will provide both advisory and transactional services in all areas of post-award. The Analyst will use advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions. They may 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. They will work independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. They may be eligible for delegated signature authority and may review and sign transactions for less experienced staff. The Analyst may serve as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts, or information systems.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $106,900 - $160,300 (Annual Rate).

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The Department of Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology (CMP) is a basic science department within the School of Medicine and performs research and training. CMP provides administrative and financial services to 11 primary faculty members; 2 adjunct faculty; 35 non-faculty academics; 33 postdoctoral scholars, 33 graduate students and 17 staff members.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.