Business & Fiscal Officer - 141679

University of California San Diego; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a seasoned Business & Fiscal Officer to join the Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration team. You will manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource analyses across multiple units, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls.

Reporting to the Director of Business & Fiscal Operations, you will prepare detailed financial reports, models, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather information to perform financial analysis.
• Proven ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience using spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to function as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning, budget development, and financial forecasting for multiple VCFA units.
• Perform complex financial analyses and develop financial models.
• Produce financial reports and provide recommendations to support fiscal stewardship and strategic planning.
• Support the Director of Business & Fiscal Operations and Finance & Budget Manager with special projects.

Skills

Finance policies

Financial analysis

Communication

Spreadsheet

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Payroll Title: FINANCIAL ANL 3 CX

Department: VC-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Hiring Pay Scale: $79,200 - $105,000/Year

Worksite: Hybrid

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: CX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

#141679 Business & Fiscal Officer

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/15/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/6/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: The Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration (VCFA) office oversees all UC San Diego financial resources and provides strategic and tactical leadership for the institution. The VCFA office is responsible for the following units: Budget & Financial Analysis (BFA), Business & Financial Services (BFS), Human Resources (HR), Information Technology Services (ITS), Residential, Retail, and Supply Chain Services (RRSS), Real Estate, Operational Strategic Initiatives (OSI) and VCFA Data Insights & Analytics (DIA). The VCFA serves as a member of the Chancellor’s executive cabinet of advisors. In partnership with the Executive Vice Chancellor and the Vice Chancellors, the VCFA ensures that the university’s financial and administrative units support UC San Diego priorities as identified by leadership and the strategic plan. The Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration office works in close collaboration with all units of the General Campus, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Health Sciences and Health System. The Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration is the senior executive and chief financial officer for UC San Diego with responsibility for policy development, general programmatic direction, and ongoing management of a diverse set of campus-wide administrative responsibilities. In addition, the Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration is the Chief Financial Officer for Health Sciences, in charge of the financial sustainability of its professional schools, institutes and centers.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Director of Business & Fiscal Operations, the Business & Fiscal Officer serves as a member of the central VCFA Financial Support Team, providing financial planning, budget development, financial management, forecasting, and resource analysis for multiple VCFA units. The incumbent performs complex financial and resource analyses, develops financial models and projections, and provides recommendations to support fiscal stewardship, strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational decisionmaking. The position oversees budget administration and financial management activities, ensures compliance with university policies and internal controls, and serves as a resource on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and fund management. The Business & Fiscal Officer also provides direct support to the Director of Business & Fiscal Operations and the Finance & Budget Manager through financial reporting, special projects, process improvements, and the resolution of complex fiscal and operational issues. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

A cover letter is required for an application to be considered complete.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• May be required to work occasional overtime at fiscal year-end.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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