Finance Director, Academic Health Budgeting & Planning

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 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.