Finance Manager

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.

The NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer-relevant research and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.

Provides advanced financial analysis for a large and complex Cancer Center research portfolio with a multi-fund budget exceeding $35M, including federal, state, and philanthropic resources. Independently develops projections, monitors performance, and conducts highly complex analyses to support strategic decision-making, using advanced professional concepts to resolve issues and exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.


Applies expert knowledge of fund management, forecasting, and compliance to ensure effective resource allocation and proper stewardship of funds, serving as a key resource to the Assistant Director of Finance with broad internal and external contacts.

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. Expertise in MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
• 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 and within a deadline-driven structure.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in financial analysis and problem resolution and in following through on assignments with minimal direction
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality
• Skill in recordkeeping to maintain detailed records of expenditures
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 7-9 years of experience in developing, implementing and controlling budgets from multiple funding sources with direct experience in financial management of Federal, State and industry-sponsored contracts and grants

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Advanced knowledge of University of California contracts and grants accounting and management principles and procedures, finance policies, practices, and systems
• Proficient in use of UCI's financial systems including KFS, SOM Decision Support Services (DSS), Decision Support, DWQuery, PI Report
• Experience managing finances on large, multi-component grants
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary matrixed work environment
• Familiarity with Cancer Center Support Grant guidelines

Special Conditions:

• May require after-hours and weekend work hours on deadline-driven projects
• Requires occasional travel to and between Orange and Irvine Campuses

Total Rewards

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

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Closing Statement:

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.


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.


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