Manager Fund Accounting

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Fund Manager within the Facilities Management Finance team. You will provide fund account management and reporting for the Facilities Management Division, bringing experience in accounting and financial analysis to support strategic decisions.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex university environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supervising teams and building consensus.
• Knowledge of HR principles: feedback, counseling, coaching, employee relations.
• Accounting theory with emphasis on accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of finance policies, budgeting and reporting.
• Advanced use of spreadsheets and databases for analysis.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and direct others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform statistical computations and ratio analysis.
• Clear one-to-one communication to explain policies and persuade.
• Strong interpersonal skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
• Knowledge of fund sources and related recordkeeping (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Fund account management and reporting for the Facilities Management Division.
• Support financial planning, budgeting and financial reporting activities.
• Collaborate with Directors and unit heads to monitor finances and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Accounts payable

Finance policies

Advanced spreadsheets

Multi-tasking

Communication

Accounting statistics

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Fund sources (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Department Summary

The Finance department supports Facilities Management and works in consultation with the Associate Vice Chancellor and Directors heading up each operating unit to monitor finances, control deviations, anticipate financial trends and initiate proactive responses. Finance has responsibility for overseeing over $300 million of expenditures. The annual fiscal responsibility includes facilities management, energy services, AVC office, space and other funds, with a division FTE of approximately 1,000. The department has responsibility for providing accounting and finance services to the employees of Facilities Management. The department is the primary financial liaison with the Administrative Vice Chancellor's office and the Academic Planning and Budget office.

Position Summary

The Fund Manager is responsible for providing fund account management and reporting for the Facilities Management Division and its departments. The Fund Manager is a valued team member and integral to the success of Facilities Management and the University. Bring your experience and skills to UCLA. We look forward to meeting you!

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 1. Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and consensus-building skills. (Required)
• 2. Working knowledge of the principles of human resources including providing feedback, counseling, coaching, employee relations and conducting performance evaluations. (Required)
• 3. Working knowledge of accounting theories, principles and practices to perform accounting activities, with emphasis on accounts payable. (Required)
• 4. Extensive knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques, fund accounting and bookkeeping. (Required)
• 5. Expert ability using multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to synthesize and integrate information for highly complex, strategic financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. (Required)
• 6. Proven ability to deal with changing priorities and direct the work of others accordingly. Ability to multi-task. (Required)
• 7. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. (Required)
• 8. Accounting and statistical skills in: computing ratios, rates and percentages; performing statistical computations such as correlation coefficients, and analysis of variances associated with budgetary activity. (Required)
• 9. Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to: obtain information; explain policies and procedures; and persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action. (Required)
• 10. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels. (Required)
• 11. Ability to prioritize assignments for completion; and to accurately complete work in a timely manner or within a specified time period. Ability to research, develop, and coordinate various projects. (Required)
• 12. Working knowledge of the fund sources available to Facilities Management specifically the restrictions and recordkeeping requirements of each. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule

Monday through Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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