Finance Director

Job Description 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. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Minimum of 5 years of Lead/Supervisory/Manager experience Minimum 6 years of experience in financial analysis, planning and management with increasing levels of complexity or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 6 years of 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. Minimum 6 years of experience working with institutional cost accounting and audit principles, federal cost principles, cost sharing, fund accounting, and local, state, federal and private sponsored award terms and conditions. Minimum of 6 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. Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping. Preferred Qualifications Professional certification preferred. Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Ability to multi-task. Licensure/Certification Professional certification preferred About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: About The Team The UCSF Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ONHS) at the University of California, San Francisco is a recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education. The Department of ONHS consists 9 clinical divisions performing ~83,000 procedures including General Otolaryngology; Pediatric Otolaryngology; Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery & Endocrine Surgery; Laryngology, Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery; Rhinology & Sinus Surgery; Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery; Sleep Surgery and Audiology. Outpatient and inpatient clinical activities are performed across 7 sites across the SF Bay area: Mt. Zion, Mission Bay, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, San Francisco VA, Redwood Shores, and Berkeley Outpatient Clinic. The Department of OHNS also consists of 5 research laboratories with ~$11M in sponsored research revenue in FY24/FY25: Coleman Memorial Laboratory, Speech Neuroscience Laboratory, Epstein Laboratories, Head & Neck Cancer Research, and Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Lab. The department consists of approximately 50 faculty members and 105 non-faculty academic and staff employees, including postdocs, visiting scholar clinical volunteers, emeritus faculty and staff volunteers, 25 residents and 4 fellows, with a total expenditure budget of ~$44 million. The department has experienced rapid growth and has increased faculty by >20% in the last 4 years. Additional recruitment and lab expansions are planned over the next three years. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCSF Health