IT Finance & Operations Manager (Hybrid)

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Merced seeks an IT Business Manager to lead financial and administrative operations for the Office of Information Technology. You will oversee budgeting, reporting, procurement, vendor management, and cost-sharing for enterprise software, while guiding a team to deliver timely, compliant outcomes.

The ideal candidate communicates complex financial information clearly and manages resources to support divisional priorities with a service-oriented leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution; and/or
• Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited institution; and
• 3 years of progressively responsible related experience or 5 years equivalent progressively related education, experience/training (required).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex financial topics to individuals and groups with varied levels of understanding.
• Extensive experience managing budgets, accounting, and reconciliation in an enterprise financial management software, preferably Oracle Financials and Smartview interfaces.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques; human resources planning, accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to create and maintain reliable processes.
• Strong skills in use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated skill in managing and developing subordinate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, articulate and adapt to university budgetary, accounting, payroll, and purchasing policies and practices.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of IT technology components, IT services, key technology financial issues, including key variables and cost drivers.
• Knowledge of IT hardware and software support licensing models.
• Proven experience managing vendors and tracking multi-year contracts.
• Professional certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Manages, analyzes, and reports on divisional finances; tracks actual expenses and personnel costs.
• IT Operations: Oversees procurement, invoicing, cost transfers, expense approvals, and software vendor management.
• People Management and Team Operations: Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the OIT Business Office; develops staff and sets priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service oriented

Budgeting & accounting

People management

Process optimization

Strategic direction

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

3+ years related experience

Tools

Oracle Financials

Smartview

Job description

University of California - Merced seeks an IT Business Manager to lead financial and administrative operations for the Office of Information Technology. You will oversee budgeting, reporting, procurement, vendor management, and cost-sharing for enterprise software, while guiding a team to deliver timely, compliant outcomes.

The ideal candidate communicates complex financial information clearly and manages resources to support divisional priorities with a service-oriented leadership style.