Principal Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting & Accounting

The
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) seeks to hire a Principal
Financial Analyst in the Financial Affairs Office. The Financial Affairs Office
supports the DGSOM organization at large. The Financial Affairs team's
financial expertise informs the school's key strategic decisions and help
overcome complex financial challenges. The David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA (DGSOM) is comprised of 24 academic departments, 5 organized research
units, and 8 interdisciplinary research centers and is the academic home to
approximately 3,400 faculty and 2,900 trainees, students, and fellows.
The DGSOM employs about 8,400 staff and non-faculty academics. The
DGSOM's annual revenue totals approximately $3.8B, its expendable net assets
approximately $1.3B and its endowments and quasi endowments approximately
$2.3B.

The
Principal Financial Analyst supports month-end and year-end close processes,
revenue recognition, account reconciliations, annual audits, and financial
reporting to both internal stakeholders and external accrediting organizations.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller for Financial Reporting and Accounting, you
will act as a liaison to various stakeholders, including senior management,
DGSOM department managers, internal auditors, and external accrediting
agencies.

Primary
responsibilities include preparing and analyzing internal and external
financial reports, utilizing financial systems, multiple databases, data cubes
and software tools such as SQLServer and Power BI. Additionally, serve as a
technical leader with profound knowledge of accounting information systems,
including Oracle and/or other modern ERP systems. The successful candidate
demonstrates advanced project management skills and takes ownership of key
financial reporting platforms used across the organization.

Furthermore,
this role involves researching and drafting accounting policies and procedures,
delivering presentations, offering expert-level analytical support on special
projects, and executing fiscal year-end closing activities. Scrutinizes
financial records for exceptions and unexpected trends, providing written
recommendations for enhancing internal controls to management in a clear and
concise manner.

Candidates
must possess meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate reporting,
excellent organizational and time management skills, and advanced knowledge of
reporting tools. Effective interdepartmental communication skills are
essential, along with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts and
cultivate relationships with stakeholders. Strong experience in Government and
Non-Profit accounting is also required.

Beyond
the core competencies, candidates should have experience in building and
developing accounting databases and systems, managing multiple projects
concurrently, and collaborating effectively with employees at all levels. The
ideal candidate exhibits proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic qualities.

The
full annual salary range for this position is $86,900.00 - $197,300.00.

Required:

• BA/BS with a major in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 6-7 years' experience in public accounting and general
  ledger/corporate accounting at a large and complex organization.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience leading projects using well
  established PMO tools and frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex and
  diverse information; collect and research data and use intuition and experience
  to complement data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in data query and reporting
  tools such as SQL and Power BI
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaboratively, and
  professionally.