Lead Financial/Operations Analyst

Job Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals, be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), the Lead Financial Analyst plays a key role in budget and financial analysis, forecasting, budget planning, variance analysis, cost recovery analysis, external and internal project analysis and reporting, and process improvement for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The incumbent assists DFO with the development and implementation of the annual College budget, forecasting annual commitments and revenue, expenses, cost recovery, and outstanding multi-year commitments and projects; monitors and performs monthly reconciliation of expenses, including payroll expenses for all College personnel utilizing multiple funding sources, including Auxiliary funds.

• Monitors projections and performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and reports variances in plans.
• Ensures financial data integrity and proactively takes actions in resolving posting discrepancies, ensuring transactions post to corresponding budget allocations and chartfields match budget allocations.
• Processes journal entries and budget transfers. Proactively plans for University deadlines..
• Performs cost recovery analysis and submits IRT (Individual Release Time) and RFI (Request for Invoice) forms using various systems to generate an invoice and recover salary and benefits for auxiliary funded projects including release time, consultant pay and operating costs.
• Responsible for performing a detailed analysis and reporting of commitments in order to meet cost match and/or cost share requirements are met on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Maintains expert-level knowledge of all current CSU and CSUN financial applications and systems and provides training to college users.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Additional experience in a job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience working in higher education and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of budget development, forecasting, financial reconciliation, payroll analysis, cost recovery, revenue and expenditure tracking, and year-end closing processes across multiple funding sources.
• Skill in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies and variances, preparing reports and supporting documentation, processing journal entries and budget transfers, and developing accurate financial tracking tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies, accounting practices, procurement methods, funding requirements, and reporting procedures related to state-side, auxiliary, grant, contract, and self-support funds.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly, collaborate with campus partners, provide recommendations, meet deadlines, and use systems such as CHRS, CFS Data Warehouse, eMOU, IRT, RFI, and IFT.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 1038 / Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $5274 - $6960 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5274 - $7684 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through October 9, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Sep 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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