Finance and Operations Analyst

About the role

The Finance and Operations Analyst assists the Vice Dean for Finance and Business Operations in preparing the law school's budget and other financial reports. The Analyst oversees and analyzes departmental and program financial activity, ensures adherence to budget and financial responsibilities, analyzes new and existing projects and initiatives, and assesses progress toward strategic goals and objectives by creating and reviewing financial reports. The Analyst serves as a developing resource on procurement matters, providing guidance within established procedures and helping oversee law school activities for compliance with procurement laws and university policies. USC-specific systems, policies, procedures, and procurement requirements will be learned through training and experience in the role. The Analyst serves as a reviewer and approver of law school payments, ensuring adherence to University and Educational Foundation policies and procedures. The Analyst also assists Principal Investigators and the Vice Dean in reviewing grant proposals and preparing and reviewing grant financial reports. The Analyst works with the Facilities Building Manager and Vice Dean on facilities matters not managed by the Facilities Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice Dean for Finance and Business Operations in preparing the law school's budget and other financial reports
• Oversee and analyze departmental and program financial activity
• Ensure adherence to budget and financial responsibilities
• Analyze new and existing projects and initiatives
• Assess progress toward strategic goals and objectives by creating and reviewing financial reports
• Serve as a developing resource on procurement matters, providing guidance within established procedures
• Help oversee law school activities for compliance with procurement laws and university policies
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