WANT TO SUPPORT A LEADING RESEARCH INSTUTION IN FINANCIAL ANALYSIS/GRANTS (POST-AWARD) IN REMOTE FASHION?!

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Description

Join a dynamic finance team within a prestigious academic research institution's department of Psychiatry. As a Financial Analyst, you will provide vital financial support to 10 Principal Investigators, managing a diverse portfolio of funds and offering expert financial guidance. Your role includes ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and compliance with departmental, university, and agency policies.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for complex budget, financial, and resource analysis for sponsored research funding.Prepare financial analyses, summarize findings, and present recommendations for resource plans to faculty and management.Develop annual resource allocation strategies, forecast future needs, and manage operating budgets.Support all aspects of fund management, including internal and external contracts, gift donations, endowments, and sponsored research funding.Conduct complex financial research for internal departments and stakeholders, including periodic financial reports and projections for payroll budgets.Perform student enrollment analysis and recharge/general rate calculations.Analyze contracts and grants, manage UCPath administration, and monitor endowment income.Generate, modify, and develop new financial and resource reports using MyReports, Planning Link to UPlan System (PLUS), and other financial tools.Ensure compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and timely recording of financial transactions.Prepare, review, and approve financial transactions and post financial journal entries.Provide department support in business process analysis and design, system testing and implementation, and documentation for financial activities.Assist with security, workflow, and customer feedback for financial processes.Coordinate and implement department budget allocations and maintain department chart of accounts.

Essential Skills

BudgetingFinancial analysisReportingExperience with PeopleSoftProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLook Up and Pivot tables

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in FinanceExperience in clinical finance, grants administration, and post-award grant managementInquisitive mindsetInitiative-drivenAnalytical thinkingCreative problem-solving skillsResults-orientedTeam playerAbility to articulate the story behind the data

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote role with working hours from 9 am to 5 pm PST.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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