UCLA · 1 week ago
Director of Finance
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$106K/yr - $234K/yrUCLA is seeking a Director of Finance for their School of Dentistry to lead financial objectives in alignment with the School's strategic goals. The role includes financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and advising senior leadership on financial strategy and resource planning.
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Responsibilities
Lead financial objectives in alignment with the School's strategic goals
Responsible for financial management, budgeting, and forecasting of the School's funds ($90M)
Serve as a point person for campus budget office
Provide problem resolution as required for faculty and staff
Prepare annual budgets and monitor budget variances
Prepare various school and university financial reports
Understand and lead operational success by reviewing objectives and progress with senior management
Ensure sound financial controls and monitor budget performance
Advise the Dean and senior leadership on financial strategy and resource planning
Qualification
Required
Experience in an analyst and managerial role working with complex computer systems/financial applications
Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting principles and experience applying them within complex organizational environments, including management of multi-funded and complex budgets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, policies, procedures, and legal/administrative documents to identify trends and support sound decision-making
Proven experience extracting, organizing, analyzing, and modeling data from financial and reporting systems to support fiscal planning and long-range strategies
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to frequent interruptions and changing workloads
Proficiency with computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and financial/reporting systems, to prepare analytical and financial reports
Strong written communication skills to produce clear, concise, and professional reports, policies, procedures, and correspondence
Strong oral communication skills to explain complex financial, legal, and administrative concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate across academic, administrative, and external stakeholder groups
Demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills, including workflow management, delegation, staff training, performance evaluation, professional conduct, and appropriate escalation to senior leadership when needed
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Preferred
Working knowledge of University or campus-based accounting, payroll, personnel, budgeting, and reporting systems
Familiarity with campus organizational structures, administrative policies, budget processes, and common reporting systems
Working knowledge of federal agency budgets, contracts and grants administration, and patient care operational and financial issues
Benefits
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Company
UCLA
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Founded in 1919
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
James Puffer
Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
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