"Finance Analyst 2"

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The Department of Medicine is comprised of 11 Divisions by Medicine Subspecialty. The Finance unit is responsible for management of more than $20.5 million in unrestricted funds. This centralized unit provides expertise and financial management for budget allocations and clinical integration funds and division activities.

Under the general supervision of the Division Administrator and the Finance Manager in the Department of Medicine, the incumbent is responsible for the direct analysis and management of financial activities for assigned division. Major duties include unrestricted funds management, budget monitoring, divisional budgeting, reconciliation of divisional accounts with accounting ledgers and financial account transfers, preparation of income statements for Division activities. Develop and maintain systems to assure conformity with UC accounting policies for reporting to Division Chief, Program Director and management in the Department. Utilize Decision Support Systems to generate reports, ensure data is accurately reported in the system. Audit and analyze data for assigned projects. Audit payroll reports for accuracy and take corrective action.

Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize and perform basic financial analysis assignments. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit, excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to function as a member of a team. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including charts and graphs. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Minimum of three years of finance experience, preferably in an academic institution. Experience developing and managing budgets, researching variances and presenting recommendations for resolution.