Financial Operations Manager

University of California-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 84,100 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee the Department of Physics & Astronomy's financial functions, including contract & grant administration, purchasing, and travel. The position reports to the Financial and Administrative Officer and may supervise multiple staff both directly and indirectly.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, strategic resource planning, and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• Must supervise four employees and work with FAO.
• Oversees contract & grant administration, purchasing, and travel.
• Makes recommendations on resources, policies, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of four employees and indirect supervision of staff in FAO's absence.
• Manage day-to-day departmental financial and administrative operations.
• Prepare recommendations to address operational problems and improve department efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and guidelines.

Job description

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 discrete fund sources; 80 proposals submitted per year; over 75,000 assignable square feet of space in four office and laboratory buildings.

The full salary range for the Financial Operations Manager is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $84,100 - $112,000 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.