Director of Financial Affairs - 140895
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Financial Compliance -
Management
Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
#140895 Director of Financial Affairs
In collaboration with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Financial Affairs is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the financial activities of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). This role focuses on managing fiscal operations to ensure strong financial and administrative controls are in place.
Serving as a principal fiscal advisor to the CAO, Department Chair, Vice Chairs, faculty, and campus leadership, the Director exercises a high degree of independence, strategic judgment, and analytical expertise to resolve complex problems, navigate organizational change, and establish department fiscal policies and agreements. Responsible for short- and long-term financial analysis, forecasting, and resource planning across programs and personnel, the Director evaluates multifaceted problems to drive key objectives.
They serve as a primary communicator and advisor, collaborating seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
The Director oversees a comprehensive portfolio that includes an annual operating budget of ~$43M, along with tracking ~$26M in extramural expenditures and ~$6M in restricted and unrestricted funds across federal, state, private, endowment, recharge, and industry accounts.
Manages the CSE fiscal affairs unit, providing direct and indirect supervision to the fiscal team. The position will also be responsible for the training and mentoring of subordinate staff and other financial personnel throughout the department.
Serves as contact to the CSE administrative office for responses to fiscal requests, resolution of budget and/or financial issues, and exchange of budget information. Represents CSE on campus-wide committees related to finance, research, data and systems. May act in place of CAO during CAO absences.
~ This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a combination of three days on-campus (La Jolla) and two days remote.
~ Cover letter required for a complete application.
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