FCM Director of Finance

Job Summary

The Director of Finance (DOF) is responsible for the planning and execution of financial goals and objectives that support the overall success of the department short and long term strategies and mission. The incumbent provides fiscal oversight and manages efficient stewardship of the department resources, formulates and administrates financial policy and provides interpretation, advice and guidance to department leadership, managers, financial unit, faculty and other staff.

The incumbent holds fiduciary responsibility to maintain and adhere financial compliance with the University of California and external regulatory policies, guidelines and requirements; that financial and cost accounting principles and standards are followed and met. They develop innovative approaches to address operational and financial challenges and bottlenecks, establish and maintain proper internal controls, and design and lead business process improvements and reengineering.

The DOF also functions as a “working” manager providing direct day to day fiscal administration, management and forecasting for department operating funds, sponsored project funds, and clinical pro fee funds. Additionally, the DOF works closely with the Department CAO and Associate Chair of Administration and Finance, Department Chair, Vice‑Chairs, faculty/PIs and other unit/program managers in discussions, planning and execution of departmental short‑ and long‑term strategic plans as related to the department finance and operations.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in financial analysis, planning and management with increasing levels of complexity or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of financial and research administration experience specifically managing complex financial operations, budgets and sponsored program portfolios; understanding, interpreting, analyzing and creating complex financial models while also being able to explain issues in lay terms.
• Minimum 5 years experience in financial management, reporting, forecasting and analysis as well as developing financial reports, templates, policies and processes for use by and understanding of others
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• 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
• Ability to multi‑task
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or graduate degree in business, accounting or financial management
• Knowledge of UC systemwide, UCSF Controller, Budget Office, Office of Sponsored Research, Purchasing/Materiel Management policies and procedures
• Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated ability to plan, design, extract, assemble and analyze data from the financial system, data warehouse and reporting cubes for financial reports and special projects
• Demonstrated skill and proficiency using institutional and ad hoc financial, proposal and database systems and tools such as People Soft RAS and Financial, Bear Buy, MyExpense, Cognos, Faculty Portfolio, Effort Reporting, and ability to adopt new Oracle Financial systems and tools

• Job Identification 3712
• Job Category Finance
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Shift Length 8 hours
• Budgeted Job Salary Range 190,
• Bargaining Unit 99
• Employee Class Career
• FLSA Status Exempt
• Job Code and Payroll Title 000212 | FINANCIAL ANL MGR 1