Finance Director

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine seeks an experienced financial supervisor responsible for managing unit activities, supervising analysts, and overseeing complex financial projects. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of finance policies, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in budgeting and resource management.

Once in position, you will drive departmental financial planning, ensure adherence to budgets, and support a diverse team environment. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in financial analysis or reporting.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, and/or Financial Reporting.
• 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day unit activities and supervise financial analysts.
• Manage budget and resources, overseeing financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and provide guidance.

Skills

Knowledge of finance policies

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Understanding of internal control practices

Solid understanding of financial planning

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Client service orientation

Analytical skills

Advanced accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Your Role on the Team

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet those goals. Responsible for supervising the day-to-day unit activities. Normally directs a section or group of budget / financial / resources analysts. Oversees and participates in the most complex projects and deals directly with major department managers. Provides direction according to established policies and management guidance. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Manages, prepares, administers, and directs control of budget / organization resources. Manages the activities of the financial / resource analyst staff. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control. Monitors division and department adherence to approved budget. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Extensive knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques, accounting and bookkeeping.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Solid understanding of financial and resource planning concepts as well as how to control organizational budgeting.
• Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels.
• Proven ability to deal with changing priorities and direct the work of others accordingly. Ability to multi-task.
• Client services oriented; has good listening, communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to extract, verify, compile, and analyze financial information from multiple sources to complete work assignments.
• Advanced ability to effectively present complex accounting and finance related information verbally and in writing.
• Advance experience using financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of common desktop / web applications.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting project of complex scope.
• Understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired results.
• In depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Advanced interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. In depth ability to use 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
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, and/or Financial Reporting; Including 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Preferred:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with financial dashboards or reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience working in an academic medical setting.
• Clinical practice financial experience and be able to oversee complex accounting systems.
• Professional certification

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

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following 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 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.

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].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization