University of Southern California · 8 hours ago
Financial Analyst II
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Financial Analyst II to join its Finance Division, Office of Budget and Planning. This role involves performing complex data analysis, supporting the university’s long-term capital plan, and producing financial reports while interacting with various departments across the university.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates, organizes and completes strategic and complex projects of a financial or business nature requiring identification and extraction of data, evaluation, interpretation, analysis, and summation of findings. Presents results formally to senior management
Produces regular and ad-hoc financial and operating reports. Evaluates and analyzes reports and data. Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management
Monitors financial operations for a large operating area of the university or for a significant financial activity. Identifies problems or trends and evaluates for solutions. Seeks resolution or brings to the attention of senior management for consideration
Maintain comprehensive capital project records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and auditability of the university’s long-term capital plan
Track and manage capital project loan records, including balances, repayment schedules, and related reporting
Prepare meeting materials and presentation documents for capital planning committee meetings, translating complex project data into clear, decision-ready summaries
Assist with quarterly reviews of detailed financial projections submitted by operating units
Analyze forecast data to identify variances, inconsistencies, and potential risks, and flag items requiring follow-up or clarification
Support reconciliation of forecasts against historical results, budget assumptions, and institutional financial targets
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or data analysis
Three or more years' experience in a financial role
Experience in financial analysis and reporting with knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related degree
Five years' experience in a financial role
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Knowledgeable in Workday Finance, Anaplan, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
Directly related experience in a university environment with knowledge of university systems and procedures
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage complex datasets accurately
Ability to meet tight deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and respond to ad-hoc leadership requests
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability
Benefits
USC offers a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families.
This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being.
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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