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Responsibilities include: Provides input to routine & exceptional decisions regarding processes / systems issues, utilizing depth of knowledge/technical expertise to provide guidance and direction to teams. Escalates where manager input required. Ensure that all daily work is performed in accordance with department policy and procedural guidelines.  Ensure that daily NAVs are completed accurately and timely by the team.  Supervises day-to-day activities for the team, and ensure timely completion and accurate dissemination of information. Ensure that all periodic tasks are completed accurately, reviewed and provided to appropriate parties as necessary by required deadlines. Review of KPIs (key performance indicators) and or MORs (management operating reports) as per department requirements Acknowledge requests and liaise with Investment Accounting to ensure external and internal audit requests are completed timely and identified issues are resolved for applicable funds.  Liaise with all key stakeholders that rely on Investment Accounting Services hand-offs Review and ensure all Investment Accounting Services policy and procedure documentations are updated as required. Attend meetings with business partners and projects as required Support the Manager in recruitment initiatives, including conducting interviews and carrying out inductions where appropriate Support the Manager in ensuring that the Performance Management process is completed by conducting staff appraisals and ensuring timely feedback is provided to staff. Provides ongoing feedback to support staff development and performance. Works with manager to identify high potential and top performing staff and makes plans to stretch/develop these individuals further.   Liaise with HR where appropriate on staff related issues ensuring employee policies and procedures are adhered to. Support the Manager to ensuring team has Training & Competency criteria and T & C is captured in yearly IPPs. Works with team, under direction of leadership, to identify opportunities for and potential barriers to process and/or product improvement within area of accountability, and may make recommendations accordingly. Suggest improvements to departmental workflows, review internal policies and procedures and update as required. Leverage and adopt global best practice where feasible. Coordinate and facilitate Investment Accounting Services projects by creating and maintaining project status communications Provide leadership, expertise and technical support in the completion of departmental projects. Is aware of operational risks for own department, understands and implements the use of key controls, including the enforcement of departmental policies/procedures. Understands the impact of operational risk upstream and downstream. Contributes suggestions to improve control environment and manage risks. Represents department in cross department projects as subject matter expert, identifying issues and solutions. May lead department level projects.

Responsibilities include: Budget & Expense Management Timely issuance of recurring US Advisory Services (USAS) business unit reporting and commentary/highlight trends to senior management team and other governance teams, including Budget Dashboards and MOR talking points. Timely reporting for Global Marketing Services (GMS) and Global Product Strategy (GPS) to also include Budget Dashboards, MOR talking points, and Market Data Service Schedules. Monitor and evaluate USAS, GMS and GPS budgets to actual performance. Provide monthly variance and trend reporting to division heads and their direct reports. Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets, quarterly contingency funding materials and monthly LOB transfer requests for USAS, GMS, and GPS. Expense performance metric and sales channel reporting. Preparation of the 529 Quarterly budget reports. Business Planning Track and report on strategic business initiatives for USAS. Assist with the development of the USAS commitment pack process and other business plans by working with senior management. Assist with the management of the annual IPP process as it pertains to senior management and external sales. Identify and analyze key performance metrics and trends for reporting purposes. Cost Allocations Ensure cost allocation methodologies for USAS, GMS and GPS are current.  Host regular discussions with senior leaders to ensure percentages are up to date.  Submit any necessary revisions. Lead TCO quarterly refresh USAS, GMS and GPS. Teamwork and Business Partnership across USAS, GMS & GPS Live out the corporate values, including building relationships and working with integrity. Work proactively within our team and with other teams and departments. Actively support business leads and department heads in offering support and guidance.  Serve as an excellent business partner in serving the needs of others in understanding the cost allocation and profitability of NAAS and GAS. Establish, implement and maintain best practices related to the expense, budget, and cost allocation processes.

Job Summary: Under general supervision, serve as the compliance officer for extramural funding awards and resources to the COO and Chair. Conduct financial analysis and effort reporting and participate in the financial planning for a wide variety of federal, state, and private grants. Gather, manage and analyze financial data from a variety of revenue streams, including state general funds, state and federal grants, private grants, gifts, and other funding sources. Act as departmental compliance expert in University policy and procedure for departmental business processes. Also, principal trainer and resource for business office staff on financial procedures and policy. Assist the COO in long-range financial planning and forecasting. Responsible for pre- and post-award processes, budget preparation, analysis, and forecasting, and for control of complex budgets. PLEASE NOTE: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IS RECRUITING FOR ONE POSITION FOR FINANCIAL ANALYST 2 OR FINANCIAL ANALYST 3 LEVEL BASED ON EXPERIENCE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION. IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN THE FINANCIAL ANALYST 2 LEVEL APPLY TO REQ 03019752 BY AUGUST 24, 2017. Physical Demands: Sit at computer or extended periods of time. Lift boxes of files up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: CRA (Certified Research Administrator) certification required within 12 months. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (ecigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Work in open, cubicle environment and with some surrounding noise. Work flexible schedule to meet project deadlines and/or operation needs. Background Check Required: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of Principles of Budgeting, Accounting and Control. Proven successful award funding, project development and project management experience. Experience gathering and synthesizing large amounts of complex information. Excellent writing skills. Experience with management of complex federal and state contracts and grants. Experience working with sponsoring agency requirements related to OLAW, IACUC, and IRB's for human subjects studies. Experience serving as departmental compliance officer for federal awards, state and private foundation awards and industry awards. Experience with recharge services, operations and facilities administration and management. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Interpersonal and oral communication skills sufficient to coordinate with a wide range of personnel, including supervisors, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and investigators, and graduate students. Skills to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, and Microsoft Outlook. Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage assigned work as well as to schedule production, organize information, and maintain accurate records. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of UC policies and departmental operating procedures. Experience in effective use of multi-user computer network systems and applicable financial management software (Kuali, DaFIS and PPS preferred). Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Communication skills to convey recommendations to PI's, managers, and staff to ensure compliance with policy. Skills to recognize problems with cost recovery, invoices, accounts and payroll and initiate timely and appropriate action to resolve them. Experience coordinating documents and projects with Business Contract and Legal Affairs and to interpret regulations or guidelines and to recommend fiscally responsible and sound management practices. Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use judgment to make logical decisions. Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and negotiate services and/or agreements and MOU's with other departments or external agencies.

VSP Global is comprised of five complementary businesses that combine high-quality eye care insurance, high-fashion eyewear, customized lenses, ophthalmic technology and retail solutions, with employees in over 23 countries. No matter the role, we’re all focused on a singular mission: to help people see. Learn more by visiting  https://vspglobal.com/cms/careers/ General Summary As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform internal audit and consulting work and report on the results with minimal supervision. Responsible for assisting to develop and complete integrated internal audits, participate in implementing/maintaining SOX/NAIC documentation and testing. Contribute to a developing and growing Internal Audit Department. Essential Functions Prepare all work papers and execute a comprehensive audit approach (policies, procedures, processes, controls and measures) to address financial, compliance, IT and operational risks in accordance with professional standards   Evaluate risks and assist with development of audit plans and audit programs.  Determine the appropriate scope and procedures for each assignment and obtain management approval   Perform and ensure all phases of audits including planning, fieldwork, analysis reporting results and subsequent follow-up procedures are completed and communicated. Participate in special audit projects as assigned   Analyze and evaluate the audit findings arising from the examination and verification of records.   Communicate audit results and prepare written documentation/reports as it relates to SOX and Internal Audit and disclose all significant deficiencies to management    Initiate follow-up of responses for all assigned audit projects. Evaluate adequacy of corrective action indicated in the formal reply to the audit report   Test and assist in monitoring the Company’s SOX/NAIC Internal Control activities and compliance   Document internal control systems to be used for internal and external audits including narratives, flow charts, and checklists   Participate in system implementation project to ensure effective design and implementation of internal controls as well as the overall effectiveness of project management   Assist in conducting reviews of IT systems to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with Company and departmental goals, objectives and standards   Coordinate with and assist external auditors during their fieldwork   Keep management apprised of audit progress and issues and effectively delivering audit results   Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities:   Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting and/or equivalent experience   Five years of auditing experience, including anti-money laundering   Demonstrated experience with entity-wide SOX/NAIC implementation and testing   Demonstrated experience in auditing an SAP environment   Strong knowledge of data analysis/audit software (e.g. ACL/IDEA)   Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA and ISACA standards   Have one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA and/or CISA   A proven track-record of effectively leading projects   Proven ability to effectively communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups at all levels of the organization Ability to multitask and work on various audits and projects in different phases   Ability to work effectively and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment   Be highly analytical and inquisitive, dig deep to obtain a solid understanding of business processes and internal controls   Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Be able to work independently and in teams   Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time   Clean credit history as reported by credit report Working Conditions / Physical Demands The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.       The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Nearest Major Market:  Sacramento  Job Segment:  Audit, Ophthalmic, Accounting, Consulting, ERP, Finance, Healthcare, Technology Apply now   Find Similar Jobs: VSP Vision Care Jobs,   Testing Jobs In Sacramento,   Technology Jobs In Sacramento,   Project Manager Jobs In Sacramento,   Finance & Accounting Jobs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs various finance and accounting functions for Golden 1 Credit Union, including but not limited to financial reporting, financial analyses and maintaining financial systems/models. Act as lead for employees in the Finance area. Employees in this area are cross-trained in several aspects of finance and accounting functions and will assist the Finance Management team in special projects. TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS: Develop and analyze data, supporting spreadsheets, charts, and reports to determine financial performance and profitability across markets, products, channels, and member demographics and enterprise-wide analytics. Develop and maintain financial performance-related expertise in assigned business areas to provide deep-dive analysis into metrics, trends and anomalies while providing insights to drive improvements. Coordinate the assessment of market, product, member, and channel performance to identify gaps and additional value areas to maximize performance. Compile data and prepare accounting/financial management reports for the Credit Union including, but not limited to, information for management reports related to the production of the Financial Plan and supporting budget, reports analyzing credit union position in relation to "peer" credit unions, reports analyzing data and profitability by channels and markets, reports analyzing the financial strength and stability of the credit union, analysis of the monthly financial statements and rate/volume variance reports for interest income and expense analysis, liquidity, investments as it relates to production of the Financial Plan, and ad hoc reporting. Lead and conduct the coordination, development, and maintenance of a multi-year ongoing Financial Plan, including strategic initiatives, human capital management, financial budget, and goal achievement. Maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger accounts and financial statements, analyze, and communicate variances in support of the financial plan, profitability, and market and channel data. Analyze data and lead the research and development efforts undertaken to improve the Credit Union's products, services, and operations. Interface with various divisions to understand data and underlying operational processes. Gather and integrate data and contextual information to design rigorous analyses to support carefully crafted projections. Document approaches, assumptions, and findings. Prepare or create the more difficult or complex financial models, analyses, and spreadsheets that effectively present data and analytical findings as needed. Utilize advanced data analytics tools and techniques to build periodic trend analysis reports, presenting insights and findings that are relevant, actionable and visually appealing to management. Develop and provide written and verbal recommendations and alternative solutions based on the results of analyses, taking into consideration internal and external factors and the Credit Union's strategic goals and initiatives. Develop and maintain metrics, graphs, reports and any other means to measure and monitor Golden 1's financial position. This includes: querying, researching, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating qualitative and quantitative data associated with the credit union's financial strength and stability. Contribute to the development of tools and capabilities to create a truly "data-driven" culture. When engaged to do so, develop models around new programs and offerings, including revenue and cost impact of various alternatives. Work with various teams across the organization to develop benchmarking and recommendations. Collaborate with management and other areas of the Credit Union to define, analyze and study financial performance-related issues and data. This includes evaluating operational efficiency and effectiveness by researching and analyzing internal and/or external industry trends, markets and other operational benchmarks. Gathers, consolidates, prepares and validates data for analysis; prepares executive summaries and presents recommendations to management. Recommend enhancements to analytical modeling tools to further support strategic plans and initiatives. Increase productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications and coordinating information requirements. Ensure data for all reports is accurate and reports are prepared in a timely and thorough manner. Update and maintain computerized finance/accounting models including, but not limited to profitability and budget models, analyze results through reports, graphs and other analytical tools, and make recommendations. Utilize various computer financial information systems including but not limited to current organization-wide and/or department specific software in the preparation of analyses, evaluation and reports. Contribute to and lead the creation of deliverables including preparing various and wide-ranging reports pertaining to corporate strategy. Manage implementation of various projects and validation for the Finance area Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position. Provide leadership, guidance, and training to employees in the department. Monitor progress toward significant strategic goals and policies. Maintain a current procedure manual for position functions. Conduct special studies, reviews, analyses, and all other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS: Effective oral and written communication skills required to prepare reports and perform other related tasks. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine and telephone. Hand-eye coordination required to read, post, and handle complex computer programs and reports. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL:   All levels of staff and management. EXTERNAL:   Vendors, external auditors and other financial institutions and other business sources. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:   Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. EXPERIENCE:   Five years related accounting and/or financial analyst experience. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:   Strong personal computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat), Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, budgeting, and credit union accounting policies and practices; strong research, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; strong time management, organizational skills; ability to multi-task effectively; make sound decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and work on own initiative; ability to use logical reasoning when interpreting facts; ability to make objective observations, examinations, evaluations, and written recommendations; strong independent work methods; ten key; numerical skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent problem solving and interpretation skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required. Corrected vision within the normal range. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed. Ability to lift 15 lbs. as may be required .Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc. Minimal travel to attend meetings by car and/or public conveyance for conferences or training session held at out-of-area locations or across the United States (1--2 times per year).

SUMMARY Assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer. Fulfills responsibility through the use of sound business management practices. Plans, motivates, and coordinates the activities of the management team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES   include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Possesses outstanding product knowledge, and is able to coach and explain to others, the operations of Land Rover vehicles and their off-road capabilities: a "zealot “. Implements processes within the Centre in keeping with the "Land Rover Retail ., specifically, salary-based pay plans, cross-training for all employees, follow-up system processes, floor traffic tracking process, no-hassle sales process. Creates a viable Centre Business and Marketing plan.  Provides an accurate, timely monthly financial statement to LRNA, and strategically manages financial resources to maximize Centre profitability.  Implements tactical programs as required by market and business conditions to maxim and profitability.  Publicizes the Centre via appropriate advertising and marketing within the Centre.  Directs the activities of the sales team to encourage sales guides in reaching their targets with new and used Land Rover vehicles, other used 4x4 vehicles, vehicle Kit and personal goals ensures that all aspects of the sales process are easy and hassle-free for customers.  Directs the activities of the after-sales team (service, parts and technicians) to ensure that all service processes are efficient and convenient for customers.    Holds regular Centre team meetings to communicate with employees about all aspects of the business: specifically focusing upon performance against Business Builder measures, and overall Centre goals. Is responsible for ensuring that all Centre employees attend the required training in order to do their jobs, and that any training needs are planned for within the Centre business plan.    Works with Land Rover North America to schedule, communicate and carry out any programs spearheaded by LRNA, for example, the Land Rover Way Workout, 4x4 Authority, etc. Provides individual coaching to Centre employees as required, regarding their job performance and personal development.   Is responsible for the recruitment of all employees within the Centre, including drafting appropriate job descriptions and advertisements, interviewing candidates, and inducting them into the operations of the Centre when they are hired. Conducts regular performance appraisals for staff under his/her direct control, and ensures that other managers within the Centre do the same for staff under their direct control.  Provides guidelines and parameters for the level of empowerment of each Centre employee to ensure they know exactly what they can do to assist in satisfying a customer with a complaint.    Works with the Centre team to plan and coordinate Centre-sponsored events, such as off- roading, service clinics, customer focus groups, etc. to meet Land Rover Centre standards, and provide a value-added service for customers. Is able to appropriately merchandise the Centre environment with Gear, Kit and artifacts to fully reflect the Centre philosophy.  Works with the Centre team to encourage cross-departmental knowledge and expertise. Has processes in place to allow employees to back each other up during busy periods.  Creates a positive work environment, which is a fun place to be for employees and customers alike.  Develops processes and programs to identify and reward owner loyalty, for example, incentives for repeat buyers.  Establishs objectives with each department manager and follow up to insure everything possible is  done to achieve same.  Analyze market for new and used vehicles, service and parts business to insure that objectives are proper.    (factory supplied composites, sales, etc.) Ensure adequacy of all staffing and compensation programs.   Control the level of all receivables and insure prompt collection. Assure compliance with all regulatory or other legal requirements in all areas (e.g., advertising,    Bureau of Automotive Repair regulations, DMV regulations, insurance regulations, Truth in Lending, Warranty requirements, etc., etc., etc.) Assure the maximum level of professionalism and ethical standards of all personnel in the handling of all public   customer contact and relation issues. Assure maximum employee morale and promote total dealership teamwork.  Assure proper maintenance and appearance of lot and facility.   Conduct regular staff and financial results meetings with department managers Keep President informed of all relevant and/or significant events and information.  Cultivate relationships, communication and teamwork with other Niello GM’s.   Dealership performance must be equal to or above average group performance, most importantly, but not exclusively,on department net profit and asset control.    Niello Company Group Composite. Dealership performance must be equal to or above average group performance.  Manufacturer provided composites. Dealership performance must be above averages.   CSI Reports. Dealership performance must be above local, regional or national averages MARGINAL DUTIES   include the following. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Sales, Service and Parts Departments.  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License State Sales License PHYSICAL DEMANDS    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ACCOUNTABILITY To the CFO, Controller and all owners of the corporation.

Job Summary: Under general direction, independently act as key contact for clients by providing daily support and performing a variety of personnel and payroll transactions. Manage employee information, personnel, payroll and salary actions, staff recruitment, position management, department benefits administration, medical and personal leave management, workers' compensation support, and special projects. Physical Demands: Work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines. Work Environment: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Background Check Required: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: -Experience with human resources process and issues. -Experience with the principles, practices, and trends of personnel management; including, but not limited to, State and Federal Labor Laws, Workers Compensation, benefits planning, disability actions, and family medical leave (FMLA, CFML, PDL, etc.). -Experience using automated payroll/personnel systems and processes. -Experience working in a customer service driven environment. -Skills to extract, manipulate, and interpret data from electronic databases. -Analytical skills to exercise independent judgment in problem solving, remain objective, and represent differing points of view. -Experience using software such as Word, Excel, e-mail, calendar, and other computer programs to produce documents, forms, reports, and spreadsheets. -Experience interpreting complex policies, procedures and practices. -Analytical and computational skills necessary to calculate percentages when calculating payroll, leave, etc. -Communication skills to develop written procedures, memos, etc., and convey to a diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications: -Knowledge of PPS, OPTRS, Banner, and FISDS and experience with PPS/OPTRS as a primary or secondary back up user status. -Experience working with, and interpreting, labor contracts, compensation and classification plans and personnel programs/policies. -Organizational skills to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous complex projects, distribute effort appropriately among the projects, meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy. -Knowledge of the University's personnel policies, procedures and labor contracts. -Experience researching, interpreting, and disseminating information to all levels of the organization. -Experience facilitating and/or providing training to others. -Decision making and problem solving skills. -Experience processing Visas.

Newport Group has a great opportunity for a Operations Specialist. The Operations Specialist is responsible for processing retirement plan participant accounts. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for general accounting, finance, and mathematics. A basic understanding of mutual funds and other investments is preferred. The Operations Specialist will process retirement plan payroll files including plan participant contributions, distributions and loan payments as well as disbursement requests via custodian websites.  Successful candidates will assist with special projects as needed and identify process improvements to create efficiencies. The role utilizes various databases which house retirement plan information and works extensively with MS Excel and Word.  Additional responsibilities will include managing mutual fund processing.   Requirements: Able to escalate questions and issues as appropriate to management, yet able to use solid business judgment. Able to work in a team environment. Strong attention to detail. Problem solving skills. Self-motivated. Highly organized.

Newport Group is has a great opportunity for an  Operations Specialist in the Trading group. This employee is responsible for participating in the daily trading and fund change processes within Operations. Qualified candidates should be highly organized with a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy.  The Operations Specialist will participate in the daily trade submission/monitoring process and in a rotation of nightly monitoring of price files imports, releasing of trades, and problem resolution (typically once per week). S/he will complete daily share reconciliation reports for multiple custodians. Will coordinate and perform fund changes. Includes fund review, distributing proper disclosures and the actual completion of the event in our recordkeeping system.  The successful candidate will monitor negative balances, troubleshoot daily trade rejects and settlement issues. S/he will analyze inefficiencies within the team and suggest potential solutions. As well as assess risk in daily operations and escalate when appropriate. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience. 2-3 years of related experience in qualified retirement plan environment, or related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to train and assess the work of others. Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail and solid prioritization skills. Excellent client services and interpersonal skills. Solid analytical, financial, time management and problem resolution skills. Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of accuracy. Must be focused and driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of Relius and/or DST systems a plus but not required Successful completion of ASPPA or NIPA examinations/credentials a plus

We are currently hiring for a Team Leader in our Folsom, CA office with experience leading a team in a financial services environment / retirement plan operations or trading. Do you have experience leading and motivating a team of 10-15 employees in a financial services environment? As a member of the team you will monitor completion of necessary functions of the team and ensures the tasks are executed accurately and properly. This role is also responsible for organizing the recruitment and selection of employees as well as taking an active role in the onboarding and performance management process in guiding and developing the skill set of the operations team. The Team Leader will hold regular team meetings to share information and provide an open forum for team members to collaborate. S/He will periodically review work of all team members to ensure quality and accuracy are met and that the team members meet high standards for customer service and communication skills. Will ensure that team members are challenged in their jobs encouraging team members to develop beyond their current skill set. In addition, s/he will work with Senior Management on ways to improve our product and enhance the client experience. S/He assists team members with research on escalated issues and acts as a subject matter expert to other departments. This leader will build relationships with other leaders to ensure a smooth flow of information between teams.   Requirements The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field or equivalent work experience. S/he must have three to five years of progressive management experience over teams of five or more in a high volume, transaction based financial operations environment (ideally in recordkeeping of 401K plans or Financial Services.) Familiarity with mutual funds, asset classes, market timing, and short term redemption fees Knowledge of the retirement plan industry is a plus. Familiarity with ERISA regulations, plan document issues, and investment topics is a plus.  Industry designations/licenses are plus (ASPPA, NIPA, investment-related, etc.).  Superior communication, strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation are important for success. The ability to work well cross-departmentally to ensure client expectations are exceeded is required. Successful applicants should have a strong ability to handle multiple projects while leading a team

Job DescriptionFPI Management is currently looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Affordable Communities team! OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE has a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar Compliance role, Tax Credit certification (C3P, CPO, FHC, HCCP, NAHP, NAHPe, NCCP, NCP, NCP-E, SCHM, TCS), preferred, has some supervisory experience, preferably with a dispersed team, has experience with rent, income and utility allowance adjustments and updates. Yardi Affordable and SHRA Bond Reporting experience a plus. Is a reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented 'can-do' team player with excellent communication skills and possesses efficient problem solving skills. Is a self-starter -- able to reassign priorities daily. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license and an insured, operable vehicle, English language proficiency (read, speak and write), and the ability to pass a full background check and drug screening ( Note: As it relates to marijuana use, FPI will consider any applicable state law when dispositioning test results ) Why look at FPI for your next career step?   We are the 6th largest (2nd largest in Affordable communities) third-party property management company in the Nation, an industry leader, with over 700 properties (over 100,000 units) across 14 states under our management. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits packages, on-going training and professional development, and plenty of growth opportunities. Come join Team FPI! Interested?  Click the Apply button above to learn more about this great opportunity to work with an industry leader! #WeAreTeamFPI EEO/EVerify Statements FPI Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. FPI Management participates in the E-Verify program.

Job Summary: Under general supervision, serve as financial analyst, compliance officer, and resource to faculty, CAO, and Department Chair. Independently perform financial analysis and planning for a range of departmental accounts. Independently gather and apply financial data from a variety of revenue streams and apply University financial management mechanisms to ensure comprehensive and accurate budget construction. Identify, research, and resolve problems as well as collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial information for special reports. Perform financial analysis and planning for a wide variety of federal, state, and private grants. Work with Principal Investigators to understand new proposals, analyze programmatic needs, and make recommendations. Responsible for pre- and post-award processes, budget preparation, analysis, and forecasting, and for control of complex budgets. Physical Demands: Work at a computer for extended periods of time. Work with frequent interruptions. Work occasional overtime to meet deadlines or operation needs. Limited vacation during busy periods, such as fiscal closing and during grant/project deadlines. Work Environment: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Background Check Required: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: -Experience in financial analysis, forecasting and strategic planning to analyze and compile data and reports. -Experience in budget preparation bases on narrative methodological research plans and designs, analysis, and forecasting with skill to control complex budgets. -Experience managing and monitoring multiple accounts. -Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data. -Skill and knowledge to analyze the quantitative aspects of fiscal and budgetary issues. -Knowledge of cost allocation methods. -Knowledge of federal, state, and private grant budgeting guidelines. -Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. -Analytical skills to independently and proficiently assume responsibility for coordination and completion of complex projects requiring interactions with many internal parties in a large organizational structure. -Knowledge of federal and private compliance regulations governing grant budgeting, financial reporting, cost-sharing standards, cost allocation, and policies regarding use of grant funds. -Experience using automated financial and payroll/personnel systems. -Computer skills to utilize various programs and software for word processing, spreadsheets, and website applications. Preferred Qualifications: -Communication skills to convey recommendations to PI's, managers, and staff to ensure compliance with policy. -Experience recognizing and responding to problems with cost recovery, invoices, accounts, and payroll and initiate timely and appropriate action to resolve them. -Experience coordinating documents and projects with Business Contracts, Sponsored Programs, and Internal Audit to interpret regulations or guidelines and to recommend fiscally responsible and sound management practices. -Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use judgment to make logical decisions. -Interpersonal, verbal and written, communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and negotiate services and/or agreements and MOU's with other departments or external agencies. - Knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures.