University of California, Riverside · 10 hours ago
Financial & Administrative Officer
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expThe University of California, Riverside is a diverse research university located in Southern California, and they are seeking a Financial & Administrative Officer to provide leadership in managing financial, personnel, and administrative support for several departments. The role involves overseeing complex financial operations and ensuring compliance with organizational goals while managing a professional staff.
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Responsibilities
Achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff
Establishing departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy
Managing the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives
Ensuring subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls
Managing systems and procedures to protect departmental assets
Managing the administrative operations of a school, medium to large academic department, or several small departments within a college
Typically includes functions such as IT, facilities, student services, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management, and/or human resources
Managing a professional staff, typically large, and/or comprised of professionals in various fields
Assuming accountability for decisions made by subordinates
Performing long and short term planning for function
Evaluating complex issues and identifying multiple options for resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Masters degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
8 - 13 years of related experience
Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in financial and operational administration in a management capacity
Previous supervisory/managerial experience
Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy
Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll
Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs
Skills to work collaboratively with other locations
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others
Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution
Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities
Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff
Preferred
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others
Benefits
Employee Benefits Overview
Company
University of California, Riverside
Two Nobel laureates. Member of the Association of American Universities. Second in the nation for social mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2019-04-15Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Akanksha Agarwal
Co-Founder and VP of The E Club
Dauda Gbujama
Co-Founder and Vice President - Black Scholars in Business (BSIB)
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