Director of Finance

University of California - Irvine; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks a Director of Finance to oversee budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting for the Department of Psychiatry. The role will supervise financial staff and provide analyses to guide leadership decisions.

The candidate will ensure fund accounting controls, collaborate with department leaders, and drive improvements in financial processes across clinical, research and education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in finance or business administration.
• 2+ years of experience managing complex divisions or departments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, client service, critical thinking and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, fund accounting, and internal control practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial controls for the Department of Psychiatry.
• Supervise financial/resource analyst staff and manage adherence to approved budgets.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with department leaders and administration to improve business processes and financial service delivery.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cost accounting systems

Job description

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Director of Finance. The role involves overseeing financial operations for the Department of Psychiatry, including budget development, financial reporting, forecasting, and supervising financial staff, while providing financial analyses and recommendations to support departmental leadership in planning and decision-making.

Highlights

• Oversee budget development, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial controls for the Department of Psychiatry.


• Supervise financial/resource analyst staff and manage department adherence to approved budgets.


• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning and operational decisions.


• Require comprehensive knowledge of finance, budgeting, fund accounting, and internal control practices.


• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, client service, critical thinking, and multitasking skills.


• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience in finance or business administration, plus 2+ years managing complex divisions or departments.


• Preferred qualifications include personnel management expertise, knowledge of UCI cost accounting, academic or physician office experience, and familiarity with UC system.


• Salary range from $100,100 to $187,500 per year with comprehensive benefits offered.


• Supports clinical, research, medical education, and academic affairs programs with a combined budget over $32 million.


• Collaborates with department leaders and administration to improve business processes and financial service delivery.