Ucsf Medical Center - San Francisco, CA
posted 2 months ago
The Lead Research Finance Analyst (RFA) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a pivotal role responsible for the post-award administration of grants and contracts for active Principal Investigators within the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. This position not only involves managing the financial aspects of research projects but also supervising a team of Research Finance Analysts (RFAs) to ensure compliance with established policies and best practices in grants management. The Lead RFA will implement workflows that streamline grant management operations and facilitate the financial approval processes necessary for Principal Investigator projects. In this role, the Lead RFA will be tasked with training and developing junior RFAs, providing guidance on complex portfolio issues, and ensuring that the team operates efficiently. The Lead RFA will supervise support staff, including a finance assistant, and will be responsible for overseeing their work in accordance with defined internal controls. The position requires a high level of judgment and decision-making within established procedures, as well as the ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with financial transactions. The Lead RFA will also engage in priority setting and workflow analysis to manage a high volume of complex transactions effectively. The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is a large and dynamic teaching and research department within UCSF's School of Medicine, offering a collaborative environment that fosters outstanding research across various biological disciplines. The Lead RFA will play a crucial role in maintaining this collaborative spirit while ensuring that financial operations align with the department's goals and regulatory requirements.