Financial Operations Manager - Higher Ed (On-Site)

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee the daily financial, accounting, and administrative operations of Associated Students (AS). The role manages a multi-fund portfolio with an annual budget exceeding $13 million, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial administration, and analysis, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four to six years of fund accounting or financial services experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial administration in higher education or non-profit settings preferred.
• Experience with financial analysis, payroll administration, and reporting techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with precision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial, accounting, and administrative operations for Associated Students.
• Maintain a multi-fund portfolio with a budget exceeding $13 million; ensure policy compliance and system integrity.
• Develop workflows, supervise staff, and support audits and financial reporting.
• Provide operational leadership and strategic input on internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microix

MIP Fund Accounting

Job description

University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee the daily financial, accounting, and administrative operations of Associated Students (AS). The role manages a multi-fund portfolio with an annual budget exceeding $13 million, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial administration, and analysis, with strong communication