Financial Analyst 2

Job ID

5879

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

SLAC Job Postings

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Business Services Division (BSD) has an exciting opportunity for a financial analyst. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for Mission Support in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), 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.

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.

• Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas; apply ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution and recognize exceptions.

• 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.

• Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives; cooperate and adapt to changes and processes.

• Contribute and communicate to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans, web content, and provide support for course delivery and materials update, as needed.

• Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.

• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes and identify opportunities for process improvement. Perform system testing and analyze results.

• Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners.

• May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• 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.

• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

• 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.

SLAC employee competencies:

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.

• Work Standards:

• 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: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• 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

The expected pay range for this position is $79,000 to $118,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.