Senior Financial Analyst at USC (2024)

Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepares students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.

USC’s Gould School of Law is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its team. This position will conduct complex financial reporting and analysis for the Law School and advise on technical financial matters. The successful candidate will have a broad range of knowledge about financial services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in a related field

• Preferred Experience: 5 years

• Preferred Field of Expertise: Directly related experience in a university environment with knowledge of university systems and procedures.

Job Accountabilities:

• Responsible for preparing, monitoring, reconciling, and analyzing budgets and business transactions.

• Perform financial reporting and evaluate and analyze data

• Compile data and provide interpretation of strategic financial operations

• Participate in annual budget forecasting and development including payroll and financial planning for faculty and staff

• Create complex financial models for strategic planning and forecasting

• Regularly evaluate existing data management systems and applications to ensure adequate performance

• Identify problems or trends in financial operations and consult on possible solutions

• Provide cost projections for the school throughout the fiscal year

• Run various financial reports, including labor distributions, and analyze budget variances.

• Serve as a resource for staff requesting information or assistance

• Ensure compliance with federal requirements and university policies and procedures

• Process payroll expense transfers (PAAs) for all groups (students, faculty, and staff)

• Review grants and effort certifications with research administrators

• Will assist with both final exam administration and proctoring at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters and commencement each year.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong quantitative analysis skills

• Advanced MS Excel skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Experience with USC systems, including Workday

• Attention to detail and grammar inaccuracies

• A high level of professionalism

• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations

• Knowledge of university business processes and policies

• Sound judgment

ATTENTION: Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

The annual base salary range for this position is $93,843.03 - $105,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law (Gould). Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degreeMinimum Experience: 3 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise: Business education or closely related field. Experience in financial analysis and reporting with knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques.