Clinical Finance & Operations Analyst

UCI group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide analytical support to the Chief Administrative Officer, CFO, Department Chair, and clinical administration unit. You will monitor clinical and payroll activity for about 250 clinical faculty, covering roughly $94 million in professional revenue and ensuring accurate reporting to leadership.

The role requires strong finance knowledge, spreadsheet/database skills, and the ability to present information clearly.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience using spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to executive leadership and department administration.
• Monitor and reconcile clinical and payroll activity for 250 clinical faculty with ~ $94 million in professional revenue.
• Identify discrepancies, analyze variances, and provide accurate reporting to leadership.

Skills

Finance analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization and multitasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team player

Internal controls

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Department of Medicine has 12 divisions, more than 300 employees and more than $150 million in expenditures annually. The mission of the Department of Medicine is to deliver accessible, patient-centered healthcare of the highest caliber while training compassionate, visionary, and innovative clinicians and researchers. We develop, teach and practice state-of-the‑art, evidenced-based medicine that holds the promise of a better future for the people of California and beyond.

Responsibilities

Provide financial and analytical support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Department Chair, and the department’s clinical administration unit. This requires the ability to critically identify and resolve departmental issues through data analysis under the Clinical Integration Economic Model, including monitoring, auditing, and analyzing clinical activities such as charges, work RVUs, professional revenue, payroll expenses, and related financial transactions. Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reconciling clinical and payroll activity for approximately 250 clinical faculty, representing more than $94 million in professional revenue, while identifying discrepancies, analyzing variances, supporting payroll reconciliation and resolution, and providing accurate reporting to department leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated 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.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to interpret and summarize complex financial information and narrative reports pertaining to such topics as budget development fiscal planning and reconciliation
• Ability to audit documents and determine compliance to policies
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and employ effective problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality of financial and personnel matters
• Demonstrated skills to independently analyze situations, interpret data, define problems and/or objectives, identify relevant factors, and formulate logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a complex workload in an environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Possess excellent mathematical, financial/business and analytical skills with the ability to formulate clear and concise budgets, financial spread sheets, and reports useful for planning and decision-making.
• BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Kuali Financial System
• Knowledge of School of Medicine Decision Support System

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].