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Summary:
The BioGen Center, formed from the joint departments of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development (GCD) and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (BMBB), seeks a Financial Analyst to manage financial oversight and analysis for both sponsored and non-sponsored accounts. This role involves comprehensive financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance to ensure adherence to funding agencies and University policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight and Management (45%):
Provide financial analysis and management for sponsored and non-sponsored accounts.
Prepare and present financial reports to faculty and management.
Forecast budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance with University policies.
Serve as the effort coordinator and oversee document approval processes.
Reporting and Consolidation (25%):
Create consolidated financial statements and generate standard/customized monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Provide analytical information to assist in decision-making for management and principal investigators.
Audit and Transaction Management (15%):
Audit and approve financial purchasing and adjusting transactions across assigned projects.
Inform departmental staff on expenditure requirements and policies.
Coordinate quarterly effort certification and collaborate with faculty to resolve discrepancies.
Chart of Accounts Management (10%):
Manage the Chart of Accounts, including activating revenue/expense strings and setting up combo codes for payroll.
Assist with annual budget preparation and entry for all assigned divisions.
Additional Duties (5%):
Engage in special projects and events with project leaders, financial staff, and outside agencies.
Conduct year-end budgeting and prepare for internal and external audits, ensuring the integrity of accounting systems.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field plus 4 years experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 8 years.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, preferably in a research or academic environment.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTS

BMBB:
The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer; developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics. We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphases on Chemical and Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. We are housed in new buildings with state-of-the-art research and support facilities.

GCD:
The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development (GCD) spans a broad spectrum of biological disciplines, including the storage and expression of information (genetics), its translation into the workings of individual cells (cell biology), and the assembly of cells into tissues and organ systems (development).
Our vision for the future of the department embraces three critical strategies: 1) integration of methods and ideas across disciplines, 2) collaborative projects that assemble the people required to achieve that integration, and 3) strategic use of model systems that provide the most powerful experimental access to important biological and medical problems. With our uniquely diverse expertise, these approaches allow us to build upon innovative basic science and to translate fundamental discoveries into direct benefits for society.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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