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Financial Analyst 2 - Energy Science Division
$91k-113k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Weeks Ago
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is Hiring a Financial Analyst 2 - Energy Science Division Near Menlo, CA
SLAC Job Postings Position OverviewSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Business and Technology Services (BTS) has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst 2. Reporting to the Business Manager of the Energy Science Division, you will be matrixed to the Senior Finance Manager of ESD and will support the Chemical Science Division with a portfolio of ~$14M. You will have the opportunity to apply a variety of skills ranging from providing financial analysis related to the preparation of proposals and budgets, approving, and monitoring expenses, analyzing and translating financial results into accurate forecast and business drivers, evaluating controls and compliance with government accounting requirements, and supporting improvement of OCFO processes. You will also provide management decision support using PeopleSoft, Workday Adaptive, MicroStrategy, SQL, and Excel-based tools.
This position is expected to maintain an effective and engaged working relationship across all finance functions at SLAC (peers within and outside of the team, business managers, finance managers, cost account managers (CAMs), Principal Investigators, directorate management, Controller’s Office, Budget Office, Human Resources). The ideal candidate is skilled in balancing customer service and support with controls and compliance.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University, is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories. Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
Your Specific Responsibilities Include
This position is expected to maintain an effective and engaged working relationship across all finance functions at SLAC (peers within and outside of the team, business managers, finance managers, cost account managers (CAMs), Principal Investigators, directorate management, Controller’s Office, Budget Office, Human Resources). The ideal candidate is skilled in balancing customer service and support with controls and compliance.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University, is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories. Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
Your Specific Responsibilities Include
- Perform complex finance and/or accounting functions and/or activities requiring advanced knowledge and application of internal policies, external regulations, precedents, and systems.
- Complete work independently, and manage a key area within a finance operation, as needed.
- Construct and assemble data for budgeting, forecasting, and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high-level summary of recommendations.
- Serve as a business decision resource partner on matters that require financial expertise.
- Collaborate with principal investigator(s) in the preparation and financial reporting of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
- Work under minimal supervision to manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities on grants, contracts, program projects, and federal grants, both routine and complex.
- Review and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
- Design and perform ad hoc analyses; develop and maintain complex data models, perform sensitivity analysis, analyze large complex data sets, and reconcile complex accounts.
- Conduct analysis and resolution and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
- Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes.
- Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
- May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Ability to prioritize competing deliverables.
- Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems, internet, and computer literacy.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of GAAP is desirable.
- Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
- It is highly desired that the successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, managing large data sets, and working in a matrix organization.
- Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
- Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
- Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
- Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
- Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
- Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
- Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities:
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies
- Classification: Financial Analyst 2
- Grade: H, Job Code: 4452
- Duration: Regular Continuing
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$91k-113k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/21/2024
WEBSITE
slac.stanford.edu
HEADQUARTERS
Menlo Park, CA
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
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