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Departmental Overview
One of the nation's leading university museums, the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is a forum for cultural experiences that transform individuals and advance the local, national, and global discourse on art and film. As the premier visual arts venue at America's top public research university, BAMPFA is uniquely dedicated to art and film in equal measure, presenting more than 300 hundred film screenings, dozens of public programs, and more than fifteen exhibitions annually.BAMPFA takes a contemporary and critical perspective on its wide-ranging collections.
Position Summary
The Financial Analyst is a key partner in achieving BAMPFA's mission and vision by maximizing our income mix for the financial health and sustainability of the museum across multiple departments within the organization. This position's role is to be a strong detail-oriented individual contributor who understands museum operations and clearly communicates key findings to stakeholders across the organization. The Financial Analyst brings their interest in both practical details and big picture concepts to communicate financial performance compared to budget, short-term and long-term business performance in their areas of responsibility, and other financial analysis as needed. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Budget & Finance.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is August 11, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
25%

• Manages pre-award and post-award contract and grant accounting, including pre-award budget development, compliance, financial management, fund allocation, budget-to-actuals analysis, interim and final and close out activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors.
• Tracks and ensures proper disbursement and allocation of restricted grant and donation funds.
• Works closely with the Grants Manager on pre-award, interim, final, and cost-share reporting, provides ad hoc financial reports, and partners with grant-funded project PIs on budget development, allocation, and approval of appropriate expenses.

25%

• Develops, implements and manages Exhibition budget-to-actual analyses, including financial modeling, reforecasting, trend analysis and variance analysis.
• Collaborates with managers to develop and improve reporting templates, tools, and customized reports that support multi-year exhibition budget and project budget tracking, fund management, and financial decision-making.
• Tracks budget owner review and approval processes and provides fund balances and financial analyses as needed.

15%

• Assist with the review and follow-up of monthly income and fund analysis reports; coordinate stakeholder discussions on current and projected income and funds; collaborate with income-generating units, including Development and Visitor Experience, to support reforecasting efforts.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses, as needed, to maximize revenue opportunities.

15%

• Assists the Senior Manager of Budget and Finance with ad-hoc reporting, quarterly comp reconciliation, fiscal close related tasks such as: fund deficit clearing, fund alignment, and other projects as assigned.
• May act as backup to the Finance Operations Specialist as needed.

10%

• Provides guidance to less experienced team members on financial processing functions with a focus on accounts receivable, purchasing, recharge billing, travel / entertainment.
• Guides purchasers and budget owners on correct use of chart of accounts on a daily basis.
• Works directly with Finance Operations Specialist (Account Payable) on available fund balances and appropriate use of funds and approval for use of funds.

5%

• Assist with the oversight of the income mix for BAMPFA including earned income, endowments, current use funds, campus support, and grants.
• Oversees invoicing and ensures payments are received in a timely manner.
• Ensures income is being funneled into the appropriate fund and tracked accordingly.

5%

• Maintains current knowledge of federal and non-federal research administration guidelines, sponsor requirements, and compliance standards through ongoing training and review of applicable policies in order to successfully implement a diverse range of financial services.
• Recommends improvements to financial processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and internal audit requirements while identifying opportunities for new revenue and campus support.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Experienced with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, gifts, and cooperative agreements.
• Experience with non-profit fund accounting and fiscal management of grants.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Proficiency in utilizing financial system reports, queries, and using pivot tables or similar experience using other financial reporting tools.
• Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and/or ability to learn internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Education / Training

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

Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted annual range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $93,000.00 - $98,000.00.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 2 days/week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html

Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Misconduct
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.