Financial Analyst 2 - Accelerator Directorate Job ID 6309 Location SLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular **SLAC Job Postings** **Position Overview** SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory¿s Business Services Division (BSD) has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Manager for Accelerator Directorate (AD) in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), you will have the opportunity to apply a variety of skills ranging from providing financial analysis related to the preparation of proposals and budgets, approving and monitoring expenses, analyzing and translating financial results into accurate forecast and business drivers, evaluating controls and compliance with government accounting requirements, and supporting improvement of OCFO processes. You will also provide management decision support using PeopleSoft, Workday Adaptive, SQL, and Excel-based tools. This position is expected to maintain an effective and engaged working relationship across all finance functions at SLAC (peers within and outside of the team, finance managers, cost account managers (CAMS), Principal Investigators, directorate management, Budget Office, Controller¿s Office, etc.). The ideal candidate is skilled in balancing customer service and support with controls and compliance. The Accelerator Directorate (AD) at SLAC is one of the lab¿s six science mission directorates, AD¿s mission is Maintain and develop accelerator technology to serve SLAC's mission and the DOE complex. Operate the existing accelerators at SLAC and provide an outstanding level of performance. Improve the capability of existing accelerators and support the construction of new ones. Develop enabling technologies for existing and future accelerators. Educate the next generation of accelerator scientists and engineers. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University, is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories. **Your specific responsibilities include:** + Perform complex finance and/or accounting functions and/or activities requiring advanced knowledge and application of internal policies, external regulations, precedents, and systems. Complete work independently, and manage a key area within a finance operation, as needed. + Construct and assemble data for budgeting, forecasting, and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high-level summary of recommendations. + Collaborate with principal investigator(s) in the preparation and financial reporting of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. + Design and perform ad hoc analyses; develop and maintain complex data models, perform sensitivity analysis, analyze large complex data sets, and reconcile complex accounts. + Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas; apply ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution and recognize exceptions. + Develop complex budget and forecasting scenarios, long-range planning and analyses for financial reporting and presentations; design and run adhoc reports. + Manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities for a large volume and diverse set of complex federal and non-federal sponsored research projects, involving multiple sub-awards, principal investigators, and/or cross-school initiatives. Ensuring that the proposal is compliant and follows all the call requirements as well as the internal processing requirements here at SLAC. This requires but is not limited to handling the compiling of all proposal documents, working on internal TARC and PI waiver processes, input into grants module and understanding ProPricer budgeting, in addition to all the quarterly or annual reporting during the post award. + Conduct analysis and resolution and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making. + Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. + Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives; cooperate and adapt to changes and processes. + Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility. + Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes and identify opportunities for process improvement. Perform system testing and analyze results. + Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners. + May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise. **To be successful in this position you will bring:** + Bachelor¿s degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. + Ability to prioritize competing deliverables. + Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.Experience with PeopleSoft and Workday Adaptive preferred. + Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems, internet and computer literacy. + Keen attention to detail. + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups. + It is highly desired that the successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, managing large data sets, and working in a matrixed organization. **SLAC employee competencies:** + Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner. + Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing. + Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes. + Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward. + Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes. + Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages + Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve. **Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:** + Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles. + Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options. This position requires a minimum of 3 days on site a week. **Work Standards:** + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:http://www.group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu. ------------------------------------------------- + Classification: **Financial Analyst 2** + Grade: **H, Job Code:** _4452_ + Duration: **Regular Continuing** _The expected pay range for this position is $111,640- $129,130 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._ SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.