Financial Analyst

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports.
• Mets regularly with Operational Leaders to review financial status of projects.
• Analyzes trends, projections and possible consequences.
• Collaborates with the Proposal Development Office (PDO) in the Utah DCC to prepare budgets and provide feedback on proposals.
• Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
• Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and DCC operations.
• Presents and monitors project/grant budgets and provides assistance with proposals.
• Updates effort allocations for DCC Staff.
• Provides guidance and training on financial matters and procedures.
• Researches and prepares necessary revenue, expense, payroll, journal entries and other accounting procurements and/or corrections.
• Independently determines the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure.
• Remains compliant with all accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP and NIH, State, Private, Foundation and University policies (dependent upon the policies surrounding specified funding sources).

Qualifications

• Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged.
• The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Financial Analysts and provides growth and professional development opportunities.
• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.