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Financial Analyst 2

Under the general supervision of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO), the Financial Analyst provides professional-level financial, budgetary, and administrative support to the Departments of Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Film & Digital Production, and Performing Arts Administration. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the accounting and fiscal management of multiple funding sources, including state, grant, and sales & service funds (e.g., concert ticket revenue). Serving as the primary financial advisor to the FAO, the Analyst conducts detailed budget analysis, prepares meaningful financial reports, provides comprehensive budget information, and supports long-range financial planning for all five departments. Additional responsibilities include serving as the HR/Payroll Coordinator for staff and student employment across all departments and providing payroll guidance to Academic Coordinators. The Analyst also supports operational functions of the Performing Arts Administration office, including space and key management. The Analyst serves as a resource on University financial and administrative policies, promotes best practices, and provides backup support to team members as needed.

Educational Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2-4 years of experience Required Experience working in an institution of higher education. Required

Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills. Advanced computer skills: Skill in creating and editing spreadsheets and reports using Word, Excel, or other software applications; skill in exporting/importing data from or to different software applications or data collection and retrieval systems; experience with maintaining simple or moderately complex databases through data entry, data queries, and database design modifications; and experience with Internet search engines for data gathering purposes; skill in working with on-line financial and administrative systems. Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments. Ability to function as a member of a team. Knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

Skill and knowledge of UCR's on-line financial and administrative system such as Looker, UC Path, Concur, Oracle Financials, among others. Knowledge of performing arts and specifically activities related to concert event production, hiring of musicians, and management of concert ticket revenue; work experience in the areas of creative writing, dance, music, and theatre. Knowledge of UC policies and procedures. Supervisory training and experience.

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

General Information

Job Title: FINANCIAL ANL 2 CX Job Code: 004767 Department Head: Cindy Williams Supervisor: Amy Gu

Department Custom Scope

Under the general supervision of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO), the Financial Analyst provides professional-level financial, budgetary, and administrative support to the Departments of Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Film & Digital Production, and Performing Arts Administration. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the accounting and fiscal management of multiple funding sources, including state, grant, and sales & service funds (e.g., concert ticket revenue). Serving as the primary financial advisor to the FAO, the Analyst conducts detailed budget analysis, prepares meaningful financial reports, provides comprehensive budget information, and supports long-range financial planning for all five departments. Additional responsibilities include serving as the HR/Payroll Coordinator for staff and student employment across all departments and providing payroll guidance to Academic Coordinators. The Analyst also supports operational functions of the Performing Arts Administration office, including space and key management. The Analyst serves as a resource on University financial and administrative policies, promotes best practices, and provides backup support to team members as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Applies professional concepts to perform basic financial or resource analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations. Responsible for the administration and coordination of departmental budgets and accounting functions. Under general supervision, provides analytical support for simple to moderate budget, financial, or resource analysis projects. Coordinate HR processes for monthly and hourly employees, track UC Path entries; in concert with the FAO, audit payroll expenditure reports to ensure that salaries are charged to the appropriate account and employees have received accurate and proper pay. Analyzes and assists with financial transactions including, but not limited to, expense cost transfers, payroll, cash receipts recording, cost analysis, budget entries, etc. Performs work in a fashion that financial transactions are compliant and timely for monthly postings. Gathers and analyzes financial and/or resource data; prepares and summarizes information and/or recommendations. Analyzes transactions, expenditures, identifies and resolves discrepancies; provides financial reports that summarize with detail, expenditures to date and provide current balances; Prepares ad-hoc reports and performs analysis as needed. Prepares and presents financial and resource reports and/or analysis for internal department constituents. Applies financial concepts to process, review and approve financial transactions. Oversees facilities and space logistics, including management of key and room access. Implements department budget allocations and maintains department chart of accounts, and related business processes. Prepares basic financial and resource reports and/or analysis for internal department constituents. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained, and strengthened to protect University resources. Receives more detailed instructions for new assignments.

Other Requirements

Standard Office Equipment Bend: Occasionally Sit: Frequently Squat: N/A Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently Climb: N/A Read/Comprehend: Constantly Write: Frequently Perform Calculations: Constantly Communicate Orally: Frequently Reason & Analyze: Constantly Is exposed to excessive noise: No Is around moving machinery: No Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No Drives motorized equipment: No Works in confined quarters: No Dust: No Fumes: No Yes