UC San Diego Real Estate seeks to recruit and retain the best and the brightest and to create a challenging and dynamic environment where we learn, grow and have a significant impact on the future transformation of one of the country’s top public universities. We recognize the strength in upholding a vibrant and diverse workplace culture and strive to enable our employees, who are our greatest asset, to reach their fullest potential.

UC San Diego believes in investing in our talent, and we dedicate ourselves every day to cultivating a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is heard. We encourage our employees to boldly take on new challenges, constantly surpass the status quo and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Real Estate (RE) provides real estate services for the UC San Diego campus investment portfolio of university owned and leased property valued in excess of $1.2 billion and a pipeline of projects valued in excess of $3.5 billion. The RE Department is responsible for negotiating and implementing public/private partnership development projects, property acquisitions and dispositions, on-campus leasing to third parties including retail and research tenants, and off-campus leasing as landlord and as tenant. RE is a comprehensive real estate organization whose objectives are to complete real estate transactions on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of its clients and as a fiduciary for The Regents. The office comprises functional units that include leasing as landlord and as tenant, licenses, fiscal management and administrative services, property acquisitions and dispositions, public-private partnership development and asset management.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Financial Analyst is an experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice. Provides direct support to the Accounting Manager and Senior Director and is responsible for the invoicing, collection, and receipt of Real Estate managed funds and reconciliation of funds for real estate revenue-producing projects. Contributes to financial and data systems integrations. Systems-related work includes, but not limited to, Oracle Financial Cloud and Tririga Leasing database.

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors, resolves wide-ranging issues in imaginative and practical ways, demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Responsible for analyzing and interpreting real estate contracts and independently preparing complex reports summarizing real property contract obligations, compliance, cash flow, expenses, debt, and fund distributions. Involves in drafting and preparing capital project budgets, financial projections, proposals, contracts, correspondence, and financial analysis for real property transactions. Participates in coordinating the approval process for real property transactions. Works with various campus business partners to track and audit recharges and internal Work Orders. Contributes to the input and management of the Real Estate leasing database.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies. Provides direct support for complex budget preparation and monitoring. This may include, but is not limited to, resource and cost management, contract tracking, FTE analysis, recharge analysis, forecasting/trend analysis, interpreting and applying future requirements. Participates in the design and implementation of efficient and reliable financial management practices and standard operating procedures to ensure accurate and timely preparation of budgets. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

Responsible for implementing business processes and controls related to the development and management of the fiscal regulatory compliance program that supports resources managed by Real Estate as Landlord and Licensor/Licensee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

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

• Experience using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.

• Experience in independently researching, compiling, organizing, interpreting and selecting data and materials from various sources. Exceptional organization and presentation skills to research, summarize and present information and recommendations for action. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate and succinct manner.

• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.

• Strong interpersonal skills; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.

• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to function as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups.

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on a background check