Senior Financial Analyst (7710U), School of Optometry Dean - 51720
University of California, Berkeley
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Posted: 09-Apr-23
Location: Berkeley, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4084308
Senior Financial Analyst (7710U), School of Optometry Dean - 51720
About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
At the Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science, as part of a world-renowned university that embraces excellence and access, we foster an environment of trust and mutual respect, free expression and inquiry, and personal resilience and achievement. We demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. These principles serve us daily in our reasoning and actions and aid us in our decision making.
We educate an estimated 320 students annually. Our O.D. program is a 4 year program with clinical training provided at 2 campus clinics, 10 satellite clinics (community care), 7 VA clinics, and 24 external clinics across the country. Our one-year post-graduate residency programs provide advanced clinical education in specialty areas of optometry with placement on and off campus and our Vision Science program averages 40 PhD students.
The Optometry Clinic provides comprehensive optical care services to the entire Campus population and the general Bay Area community, with approximately 80,000 annual visits to Optometry Clinics at Minor Hall and the Tang Center. The Optometry Clinic is open 7 days per week and approximately 358 days per year.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 21, 2023
Responsibilities
Applies advanced professional concepts to perform complex technical analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations.
Lead a process to gain consensus from school leaders (and other stakeholders) on both the allocation methodology and the drivers
Build a financial model that allows us to measure the stand-alone, fully loaded-profitability of each of our clinic mods
Determine allocation drivers to distribute shared costs to our clinic mods
Responsible for providing analytical support for highly complex budget, financial, and resource projects dealing directly with major department managers and/or outside constituents.
Develop degree and non-degree program pricing recommendations using competitive data for student fee proposals and continuing education
Create budgets for new programs / departments
Work with the CFO to assess/model new revenue opportunities (e.g., Online Continuing Education, partnerships with External/Community Clinics, specialty clinics, clinic expansion), which will require assessing the competitive landscape, determining appropriate pricing strategy, negotiating with 3rd party vendors/partners, etc
Develop a financial model to track and optimize the disbursement of financial aid
Reviews and approves advanced financial transactions including financial journals and UC Path entries.
Directs, initiates, designs, and provides analytical studies, summary reports, and background materials for campus or department administrative officers and managers for financial and/or resource plans, including annual resource allocation approaches, annual budget, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, sources and uses, et cetera, that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments.
Develop a predictive model for clinical salaries to identify risks and opportunities as it relates to clinical faculty reviews and promotion.
Build a financial model that allows us to measure the fully loaded cost of a course
DAR fundraising model
Coordinates the gathering of budgetary and resource requirements information during planning stages, such as the annual budget process. May train and maintains an effective team environment including less experienced analysts.
Manage student-worker(s)
Serves as liaison with internal and external constituents. This includes the Office of the CFO, VC of Research Office Sponsored Projects Office, Contracts & Grant Accounting, People & Culture, and Berkeley Regional Services to name a few.
Required Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
Ability to identify, collect, and analyze information from multiple sources.
Advanced ability to effectively present complex finance-related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
In-depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fund accounting, fiscal management, and financial reports.
Advanced interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail.
In-depth ability to use 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.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of and/or ability to learn internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking.
Exceptional project management skills with attention to detail.
Collaborative, team-oriented, service-oriented.
Education/Training:
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Higher Education.
Expert user and/or ability to learn proficient skills quickly in major campus financial and data systems: BAIRS, CalPlanning, Cal Answers, CADS, SIS, HCM, etc.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $118,000.00 - $131,100.00.
This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
This position is exempt and paid monthly.
This is a hybrid position, eligible for 60% remote capability.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical Exam
Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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