Director of Finance

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

At the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we dedicate ourselves to the education of nursing professionals who improve patient care and promote community and population health, locally and globally, and we strive to produce leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who will champion collaborative, compassionate, and interdisciplinary evidence-based practice.

Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, we are preparing nurse scholars who advance the science that guides practice, and we are preparing future faculty and policy specialists who educate our students to address the growing, aging, and increasingly diverse population of California and the nation. The academic programs that the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing offers include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, a Master of Science in Nursing Science, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance, the incumbent serves as chief fiscal officer for the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and provides high level financial management, including strategic planning and administrative leadership. Oversees permanent and temporary allocations of all fund sources including: general funds, professional and self-supporting program fees, gifts and endowments, sales and services, clinical practice, graduate student block, and contracts and grants. Directs all financial functions of the school: develop systems, reports, and analyses to support management decision-making needs; provides guidance for department and administrative unit managers; sets standards for and oversees internal controls. Trains new finance staff and new faculty on finance workflows and policies. Monitors expenditures and apprises school leadership of areas of concern. Serves on dean's leadership team to provide financial reporting and budget forecasting and modeling and to advise on allocations for operations and student block funding. Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of staff involved in the day-to-day financial and procurement operations of the school. Contributes to new degree program development and strategic planning. Works in collaboration with research administration team on best practices for pre- and post-award grant management and clinical nursing team on clinical faculty practice as they relate to financial systems and workflows.

Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Manages, prepares, administers, and directs control of budget / organization resources. Manages the activities of the financial / resource analyst staff. Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control. Monitors division and department adherence to approved budget. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of University finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; financial control, accounting, and bookkeeping; income statement preparation and concepts
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally (to individuals and groups) 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 and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• 7+ years of experience in business administration and/or finance.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of academic personnel policies
• Knowledge of Self-Supporting and/or Professional Degree Program Administration and/or Budget Structure
• Knowledge of healthcare clinical practice service models
• Experience in healthcare academic institutions or departments (e.g., Nursing)
• Experience or understanding of pre- and/or post- grant management, grant portfolios and reporting, reconciliations and C&G accounting.
• Knowledge of UC/UCI systems (e.g., UCPath, Kuali Financial System-KFS)
• Professional certification preferred.
• 3+ years of university senior level financial management experience.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.