Dean's Office Finance Manager

Who We Are

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 .

The UCI School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice through scholarly research, education, and high-quality clinical care.

The School oversees the education and training of medical students and graduate students at the UCI School of Medicine. We are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice by offering a rich educational environment.

We nurture the development of medical students, resident physicians and scholars in the clinical and basic sciences and support the dissemination of research advances for the benefit of society.

The school has various departments, ranging from basic science research to clinical medical and surgical specialties.

Your Role on the Team

The Dean's Office Finance Manager reports directly to the Director, School of Medicine Finance. The position serves as the lead Finance Manager for the Dean's Office Business Units, Medical Education, Centers & Institutions varying in size and complexity and will be responsible for supporting accounting and FP&A services that will enable the departmental business partners and SOM leadership to make timely decisions and achieve desired financial results.

The position will play a key role in supporting the Dean's Office annual budgeting process, financial quarterly forecast, financial plan variance analysis and special projects.

S / he will analyze and summarize actual vs plan reporting and explain the underlying drivers. S / he will provide financial consulting and strategic support to the Dean's Office senior leadership team.

S / he will identify and propose process improvements and participate in reporting enhancements. S / he will manage the relationships with the Dean's Office Business Units, Medication Education, Centers & Institutions and other stakeholders, to ensure a collaborative inter-departmental working environment with guidance from the Director, SOM Finance.

This position will play an essential role in most aspects of Dean's Office financial planning and reporting including developing long-range financial planning processes.

S / he will support the quarterly reporting publication that summarizes Dean's Office commitments and available resources.

What It Takes to be Successful

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 .

Required :

• Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to identify, collect, and analyze information from multiple sources.
• Advanced ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• In depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Advanced interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills;

and attention to detail. In depth ability to use organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• BA / BS required
• 5-8 years of experience with BA / BS or equivalent experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred :

• MBA preferred
• CPA (inactive) preferred

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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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 [email protected].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization