Financial Analyst; College of Computing, Data Science, and Society; CDSS

Overview

Financial Analyst (5183) Job 83964 - The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS)

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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Departmental Overview

The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is a dynamic, innovative new college at UC Berkeley that represents a once-in-a-generation transformation. The College brings together faculty, researchers, staff, and students from computing, statistics, the humanities, and social and natural sciences, mirroring the cross-cutting nature of data science and redefining the research university for the digital age.

Core to the College is a commitment to examining how the digital revolution affects equity and opportunity—and building the capacity to respond to these challenges. CDSS was created to meet the opportunities and demands of a world where data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence inform practice and policy in virtually every arena.

The College connects the Data Science Undergraduate Studies program, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Department of Statistics, the Berkeley Institute for Data Science, Berkeley D-Lab, Computational Precision Health, and the Center for Computational Biology.

The College is responsible for growing Berkeley's broad-based undergraduate programs in data science, computing, statistics, and other interdisciplinary programs, including classes and programs serving thousands of undergraduate students a year. Visit this website to learn more about the future home of CDSS in the new Gateway Building:

Website: data.berkeley.edu/news/uc-berkeley-showcases plans-cdss-future-home-new-video

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 2/10/26 - Open until filled

• 40% Financial Operations and Coordination:
  • Prepares, reviews, and/or approves financial transactions.
  • Initiates and/or serves as a liaison to BRS/ERSO and the campus Controller's office for CDSS matters related to purchasing, reimbursement and payroll activities.
  • Reviews and approves payments and reimbursements submitted via Bear Buy and ERSO intranet, and approves invoice vouchers in Bear Buy.
  • Reviews and approves bluCard transactions in BFS.
  • Coordinates and implements budgeting/planning/forecasting for CDSS units as assigned.
  • Maintains college chart of accounts, other data management tools, and related business procedures in alignment with college and campus guidelines to ensure the proper financial and budgetary record-keeping in the commitments database, and to produce clear, and accessible financial reports.
  • Oversees, assists, and approves entertainment and travel reimbursements. Advises on UC financial policy as appropriate.
  • Documents procedures for financial activities.
• 40% Resource Analysis and Support:
  • Responsible for providing analytical support for complex budget, financial, and resource projects, working directly with the Divisional Finance Leader and internal unit managers/constituents. Independently gathers information as needed to perform analysis.
  • Applies professional concepts to perform analytical studies, summary reports, and background materials for campus or department administrative officers and managers for financial and/or resource plans, including annual resource allocation approaches, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, sources and uses, etc.
  • Utilizes financial planning and reporting systems, including Cal Planning and Cal Answers.
  • Monitors unit, center, and program expenditures, ensuring adherence to budget and appropriate uses of restricted funds. Works with unit managers and analysts to take timely corrective action when needed.
  • Supports CDSS units in performing…