Finance Generalist (7708U), Haas School of Business - 55652 About BerkeleyAt the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.

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To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .Departmental OverviewUC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all.

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Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Application Review DateThe First Review Date for this job is : 07 / 19 / 2023.ResponsibilitiesApplies professional concepts to perform basic financial or resource analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and / or resource allocations.

Implements department budget allocations and maintains department chart of accounts, and related business processes. Gathers and analyzes financial and / or resource data;

prepares and summarizes information and / or recommendations. Under general supervision, provides analytical support for simple to moderate budget, financial, or resource analysis projects.

Prepares basic financial and resource reports and / or analysis for internal department constituents. Examples include periodic financial reports, staff / faculty salary budgets, contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, or user fees.

Financial and / or resource analysis could include budgetary analysis, financial analysis, forecasts, projections, staff or faculty salary or FTE analysis, student enrollment analysis, recharge or general rate analysis (parking rates, copier rates, capital project rates, student health charges) student fees (self-supporting programs, professional school fees, course material fees, etc.

contracts and grants analysis, endowment income, fungibility of funds, working capital, depreciation, new building funds, etc.

On occasion, provides support to the Financial Aid team on an ad hoc basis (ex : seasonal projects). Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.

Professional Learning and GrowthEmbraces the principle of being a "student always" by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor.

Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas.

Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie : MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB.

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles : (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always;

and (4) Beyond yourself.Required QualificationsWorking knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely. Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated ability using 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. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Must be flexible and able to juggle multiple and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on overall group goals. Must have diverse approaches to learning (i.

e hands-son, classroom and conceptual). Must have strong attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.

Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles : (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always;

and (4) Beyond yourself. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.

Education / Training : Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Salary & BenefitsThis is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid hourly and eligible for full UC Benefits.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

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 $35.01 - $40.52.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Last updated : 2024-03-06