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Reporting to the Financial Manager for Capital Program Management, the Financial Analyst serves a critical role in supporting the plant accounting function of UC San Diego’s multi­-million dollar capital program consisting of numerous projects that are in various stages of development (planning, design, working drawings, construction). The incumbent assumes full and independent responsibility for the management of the complex accounts payable phase of the Capital Improvement Program ensuring the information in the real time accounting system is accurate and promptly recorded. Supervise and direct the related support staff.

The Financial Analyst administers and processes all construction contract documents for payment including complex progress payments, cost proposals/field orders (CPFO’s), and change order forms for Plant Account funds and is responsible for managing escrow agreements and stop notice processes from initiation to completion.

Independently review, analyze, prepare and provide complex financial reports on the status of individual plant projects (funding and expenditures) for project managers, Office of the President and medical center and campus clients. Provide creative solutions to complex financial issues in compliance with University, State and Federal regulations Independently prepare complex budget and resource analysis including forecasting, retrieving data from campus financial systems, organizing and validating data and conveying information in comprehensive reports.

Facilitate and promote the usage of computerized and web­-based financial platforms, data bases and software. Set quality standards and deadlines for staff with a focus on streamlining and automation of current operations.

Ensure critical operations continue in the absence of the Financial Analyst 3. Other duties as assigned within scope of description.

Uses professional financial services concepts. Applies organization policies and procedures to resolve a variety of moderately complicated issues. Works on financial services problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

• Working knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Strong knowledge of finance, general accounting practices and principles, budgeting, business management, recharge activities, internal control standards and financial audit concepts. Strong demonstrated fiscal accounting skills.

• Demonstrated ability to investigate, analyze and present information to produce concise reports using various resources.

• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Demonstrated experience using computer software such as Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, and e­mail. Experience using computer spreadsheets and database applications for report generation with ability to design financial management tools in order to administer complex funding allocations.

• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making.

• Demonstrated ability to view tasks from various perspectives; ability to integrate day­-to-­day operational knowledge and recommend effective short and long­-term solutions, policies and procedures.

• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Proven ability to work effectively, with tact and diplomacy with all levels of personnel within the university and outside agencies/companies.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Experience in the administrative and financial management of a multi-­million dollar program.

• Demonstrated knowledge of auditing policies and procedures for final closure of capital improvement projects.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise professional staff, fostering innovation, service and accountability. Excellent ability to delegate and assign tasks, monitor production and quality of work, set clear and reasonable performance standards and develop staff to their highest potential. Skills to provide coaching and mentoring to support staff.

• Advanced ability to analyze complex financial issues and budgets in relation to shifting income/expenditure; recognize potential impact; identify creative and alternate solutions; make sound recommendations and incorporate information into reports for presentation.

• Ability to make independent decisions in resolving complex legal issues (filing/release of Stop Notices, Division of Labor Standards enforcement, prevention of litigation claims).

• DOJ/FBI Background clearance required prior to hire.