Financial Analyst II - 138723

The Department of Ophthalmology comprises 40 faculty physicians and scientists, 12 resident physicians, 13 (including clinical and research) post-doctoral physicians and scientists, and over 150 staff with six divisions: Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Pediatrics, Oculoplastic, and Neuro-ophthalmology. In addition, clinical services are provided at the Shiley Eye Center, Ratner Eye Center, UCSD Health Sciences (UCSDHS), Hillcrest ambulatory center, and the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital. The Department of Ophthalmology has the largest single outpatient clinic at the University of California, San Diego, with over 110,000 visits annually. Additionally, over 5400 surgical cases are performed.

The Department of Ophthalmology is rapidly growing and looking to expand its practice at the Shiley Eye Center and in regional satellites, including the possible acquisition of existing practices.

Under supervision, the Clinical Financial Analyst 2 supports the management and monitoring of departmental finances within the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology and Community Ophthalmology. This position will assist in managing department financial transactions and prepare internal reports for various clinical programs. Conduct financial analyses and prepare reports for clinical leadership. Monitor departmental financial performance by assessing program and division profitability. Provide data-driven recommendations to support decision-making. Other duties as assigned.

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to function as a member of a team.

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

• Demonstrated experience performing financial analysis to develop and present various financial reports to the clinical leadership of the clinical operating units, programs, and projects.

• Demonstrated experience evaluating data and identifying issues, options and alternate solutions; formulating and presenting recommendations.

• Demonstrated experience staying up-to-date on developing reports and Oracle systems pertaining to job functions.

• Proven ability to perform financial and / or resource analysis that may include forecasts, staff or faculty salary analysis, endowment income, historical trend analysis, and data reliability verification.

• Experience developing clear and concise methods for gathering, structuring and reporting institutional data to allow easy presentation of final data analysis.

• Must be able to work overtime in the evenings or on the weekend as needed.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

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