Location: Davis, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
## **Job Summary** Under direction of the Financial Manager, this position will be responsible for strategic budgeting, forecasting and analysis, financial reporting, and business operational back-up to the UC Davis Institute of the Environment and its centers, programs, large initiatives, and ad hoc financial projects. Independently perform high-level budgetary and financial functions for assigned programs, units, and initiatives, including formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Prepare and establish budgets, organize resources according to budgetary plans, prepare both routine and ad hoc financial reports using data from the general ledger and budgets, and forecast revenue and expenses. Assist in the development and/or analysis of rates for recharge services and other revenue/funding sources as needed. Assist the Institute leadership in the annual budget process, including the development of financial analyses and presentations. Develop and maintain computerized databases and spreadsheets for complex analysis and graphical displays including dashboard reporting. Independently prepare detailed reconciliations, complete expense and fund transfers, and make recommendations to leadership for continuous improvements in both the quality and presentation of financial information. Assist in the development of multi-year operational and capital budgets and financial plans. Ensure appropriate accounting and internal controls are maintained. Act as primary financial and administrative resource to faculty, staff, researchers, and students affiliated with the Institute. Work on the development and management of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs). Represent the Institute in meetings and discussions as needed. Provide research administration support for both pre/post award administration, which includes assisting in the development and management of budgets and financial close-out assuring regulatory comp