Financial Operations Manager

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside’s Physics and Astronomy Department seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee contract and grant administration, purchasing, travel, and departmental finances on the Main Campus.

The role supervises four employees, exercises independent judgment on daily operations, and collaborates with the FAO to optimize resources and compliance within the department. We offer stable employment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the department's financial operations including contract and grant administration.
• Directly supervises four employees and supports staff in the FAO's absence.
• Assesses resources, policies, and practices and provides operational recommendations.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 10/29/2026

Overview

Job ID
38238073 Category
Accounting and Finance Organization
College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Department
Physics and Astronomy Dept Location
Main Campus - UCR Salary
$86,600 - $159,400 Date Posted
October 15, 2026 Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Schedule
8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%) Level of Supervision
Direction Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Financial Operations Manager (FOM) Facilitates the financial operations for the Department of Physics & Astronomy, which include contract & grant administration, purchasing, travel, and financial matters under the general supervision of the Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO); Fully responsible for departmental financial and administrative function in the FAO's absence. Directly supervises four employees and indirect supervision of additional support staff in the absence of the FAO. Exercises independent judgment in solving day-to-day operational problems and making recommendations concerning departmental resources, policies, practices, and operations. Anticipates operational problems and develops recommendations for review and implementation. The Department of Physics & Astronomy supports 44 faculty and 195 non-senate academics, postdocs, graduate students, and 15 administrative staff; $21 million dollars per year in expenditures and $10 million in extramural funding administered over 250 discreet fund sources; 80 proposals submitted per year; over 75,000 assignable square feet of space in 4 office and laboratory buildings.The full salary range for the Financial Operations Manager is $86,600 - $159,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $86,600 - $110,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.