Financial Management Analyst

Financial Management Analyst

University of California, Riverside – Riverside, CA
Full‑time | Salary: $75,900 – $137,300 per year | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Application Open Until Filled

• Provide analytical support for complex budget, financial, and resource analysis projects, including review of proposed personnel actions.
• Ensure accuracy and reasonableness of financial data submitted by units; prepare and present financial reports and recommendations to management.
• Deliver primary department‑level financial and analytical support to assigned units, monitoring active capital project spending and coordination with central accounting.
• Prepare and coordinate capital project closeouts, including reconciliation between Oracle and project management ERP systems, and reporting to UCOP.
• Perform monthly ledger reconciliations and manage necessary accounting entries, encumbrances, and travel/payment approvals.
• Coordinate and implement department budget allocations, maintain the chart of accounts, and produce comprehensive monthly financial performance reports.
• Develop and present annual budgets, recharge rates, and cost methodologies in line with campus budget processes.
• Gather and analyze information for financial and resource planning, including trended requirements and operating forecasts.
• Conduct complex financial or resource research, design summary and detail reports, and support projects, initiatives, and audit requests.
• Apply professional accounting concepts to capital projects and ensure compliance with internal controls and university policies.
• Support business process improvement, system implementation, documentation, and workflow optimization across units served by ASSET.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and unit transactors, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Maintain documentation of financial procedures, internal controls, and standard operating processes.
• Ensure compliance with SAS 112 requirements, internal controls, university policies, and donor/funding agency guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience and training.
• Upper‑level accounting coursework.
• Minimum 4–7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and budgeting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service orientation and critical‑thinking ability.
• Excellent organizational skills to multi‑task in a high‑volume environment.
• Knowledge of finance policies, practices, and internal control systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and gather required information independently.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting tools.

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 any other protected category under state or federal law. The University of California undertakes affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.