Financial Analyst 3, Auxiliary Services at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37127689
Category Accounting and Finance
Organization Auxiliary Services
Department Auxiliary Budget & Finance Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $75,900 - $137,300
Date Posted March 5, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
UC Riverside's Auxiliary Budget & Finance Department is recruiting for a Financial Analyst 3, Auxiliary Services. The full salary range for the Financial Analyst 3, Auxiliary Services is $75,900.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $105,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Under the general supervision of the Manager of the Fiscal Unit in Finance & Business Operations of Auxiliary Services, the incumbent develops and refines processes for fiscal management, and provides strategic support to leadership, contributing to operational efficiency and long-term financial health across Auxiliary Services. The Financial Analyst 3 is responsible for conducting complex financial analyses, providing fiscal, budgetary, analytical, and administrative support, and performing a variety of tasks to ensure the financial integrity of the ledgers for complex budgets. This position functions as a member of the Finance & Business Operations Team and will perform financial operations and fiscal analysis duties in support of all Auxiliary Services departments. Performs financial reporting and reviewing; analyzes and summarizes reports; ledger reconciliation and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of all financial transactions; determines and locates sources to independently collect information and data; prepares directives, policies, and procedures; and evaluates and makes final recommendations for alternate solutions.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience working for the University of California or comparable institution of higher education or similar environment, performing high level analysis and working with budget and financial models. | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check. | Required |
| As business necessitates, may be required to work flexible schedule and/or additional hours as necessary. | Required |
| Travel may include: occasional local travel for university related business, professional development, conferences and meetings.. | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Has ability to independently gather required information, organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. |
| Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. |
| Proven ability to use spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. |
| Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. |
| Ability to function as a member of a team. |
| Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multitask in a high volume environment, organizational skills. |
| Ability to adapt to changing priorities. |
| Ability to independently research questions or operational issues and generate solutions and recommendations to resolve issues. |
| Ability to independently gather required information through the use of query tools to extract data from internal/external systems and the ability to organize, analyze, validate and prepare consolidated financial/budgetary reports. |
| Demonstrated recent and progressive knowledge and/or experience in financial analysis and reporting; preparing comprehensive financial reports for use by upper management; preparing periodic budget reports, conducting variance and other financial analyses; researching exceptional transactions and situations and related internal controls. |
| Ability to present financial information to various audiences. |
| Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. |
| Working knowledge of University administrative policies and procedures and organizational structures. |
| Transportation Services and Childhood Education / K-12 industry knowledge. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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