Director of Finance (FINANCIAL ANL MGR 1)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis Library is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the finance team under the Executive Director for Finance and Administration. You will manage the Library's budgets, accounting, purchasing, and travel, ensuring strong internal controls and policy compliance across a multi-fund environment.

With a focus on strategic financial planning, you will drive process improvements, develop financial processes, and train Library staff on business operations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, business administration or related field
• Five+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and multi-fund accounting and internal controls
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience communicating policy decisions clearly across audiences

Responsibilities

• Budget and financial analysis management across library operations
• Oversee financial operations, reporting, and internal controls
• Lead finance projects and process improvements with staff training

Skills

Leadership & decision making

Communication skills

Data analysis

Staffing and personnel management

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in finance/accounting/business

Master's degree in business or related field

Tools

UC financial systems

Management information systems

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Director for Finance and Administration and with a high degree of independence and autonomy, the Director of Finance leads the Library's finance team. This position is responsible for managing the Library's financial resources to provide short and long term financial planning and efficient financial operations. Provides proper stewardship of campus resources and ensures compliance with UC and campus financial policies and division procedures. Provides leadership and management for general ledger accounting, purchasing, and travel. Serves as the primary finance manager and compliance officer for all financial activity. Develops and implements Library business processes to improve efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls. Initiates and oversees process improvement projects and ensures communication and training to all Library personnel regarding business operations.

Apply By Date

October 23, 2026

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's or higher degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience managing budgets, financial services, accounting activity, and establishing internal controls in a multi-fund source, public service environment.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and communicating process improvements to enhance work processes and systems, and to ensure compliance and internal controls.
• Experience providing leadership and decision making to solve problems, evaluate business needs, analyze complex data, and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems.
• Experience in supervision and personnel management including staffing resource assessment, recruitment, training and development, work assignment, team building, performance evaluation, corrective/disciplinary action, and conflict resolution.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of personnel, payroll, or other sensitive issues and exercise discretion in dealing with controversial or potentially sensitive topics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting policies and procedures in a multi-fund source environment, including finance and budget policies, practices, and systems; budget and reporting techniques, resource planning/risk management, and internal control practices and their impact on protecting resources.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to clearly and effectively articulate goals and objectives to a diverse audience, secure and/or provide clarifying information, resolve problems, and effectively communicate policy decisions.
• Good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, and working independently, collaboratively, and collegially as part of a large, matrix organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma or other certifications in process improvement or project management.
• Master's degree in business or related field.
• Seven or more years in budget development and management.
• Experience leading business-process improvement, organizational-change initiatives, and information-systems implementations, including management information systems and other tools for financial modeling, tracking, and analysis.
• Experience developing rates for matrixed organizations.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including customer service skills and ability to deliver training, to effectively communicate and interact across the organization at all levels to communicate complex information, ideas, and issues, and ensure compliance with UCD policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of UC financial systems, policies, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Budget and Financial Analysis Management
• 45% - Financial and Business Operations
• 5% - Other Financial Projects

Department Overview

The UC Davis Library is a hybrid digital and physical work environment that values collegiality, respect for one another, and ongoing personal and professional development. https://staff.library.ucdavis.edu/dept/hr/library-expectations-for-all-personnel/ The physical facilities of the library comprise the Peter J. Shields Library in Davis and the Blaisdell Medical Library at the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento. For more information about the library, visit http://library.ucdavis.edu/about.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $105,300.00 - $208,500.00/yr.
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: 25
• UC Job Title: FINANCIAL ANL MGR 1
• UC Job Code: 000212
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8am-5pm/M-F
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

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. Work at computer for extended periods of time (6-8 hours per day); Maintain a work schedule during core business hours; Limited vacation usage during peak workload periods. Some flexibility to work a hybrid onsite/remote schedule based on operational needs.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents)

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

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. YouBelongHere To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks