Senior Financial and Grants Analyst

$109,300 - $163,900/Yr

University of California - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Financial and Grants Analyst plays a crucial role in managing a designated segment of the research financial portfolio for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. This position is not only focused on departmental projects but also extends to other externally funded initiatives, including clinical projects supported by the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation. The analyst is responsible for ensuring the protection of departmental research assets while maintaining compliance with all relevant financial, research, and operational policies and procedures. In this role, the Senior Financial and Grants Analyst will perform essential functions related to research finance and financial reporting across designated sites within the Department of Emergency Medicine. A key aspect of the position involves close collaboration with the Research Manager to address research finance items that impact the overall research operations within the department. The analyst will manage research financial systems and execute departmental procedures, providing vital analytical, operational, and financial support for various processes including research proposal processing, contract and grant administration, and budget development. This includes overseeing pre-award proposal initiatives, managing post-award activities, and ensuring proper closeout procedures for federal, state, local, and private sponsors, as well as intramural awards associated with the department's research portfolio. Additionally, the Senior Financial and Grants Analyst will be responsible for regular financial reporting and analysis, optimizing reports, and coordinating the delivery of these reports to relevant stakeholders. This position is integral to the financial health and compliance of the department's research activities, ensuring that all financial operations align with the university's policies and the expectations of funding agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated part of the research financial portfolio for the Department of Emergency Medicine.
• Ensure compliance with financial, research, and operational policies and procedures.
• Perform research finance and financial reporting at designated DEM sites.
• Collaborate closely with the Research Manager on research finance items impacting research operations.
• Manage research financial systems and execute departmental procedures.
• Provide analytical, operational, and financial support for research proposal processing.
• Oversee contract and grant administration, including budget development.
• Manage pre-award proposal initiatives and post-award activities.
• Ensure proper closeout procedures for federal, state, local, and private sponsors.
• Conduct regular financial reporting and analysis, optimizing reports and coordinating delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis or grants management.
• Strong knowledge of research finance and compliance regulations.
• Experience with budget development and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education or research institution.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local grant regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Access to wellness programs and resources.