Associate Director of Finance

Position Information

UC Riverside's Auxiliary Services is recruiting for Associate Director of Finance. The full salary range for the Associate Director of Finance is $90,400 - $169,000 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $130,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Auxiliary Finance & Business Operations, the Associate Director of Finance acts as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge and directly manages a portfolio, as well as, leads a team of Analysts in the field of financial services and financial analysis. This position supports the Senior Director and may act as a lead supporting the Finance and Business Operations unit. The position will also support all departments within Auxiliary Services and serve in a strategic leadership role to direct and develop fiscal and administrative policies for various business units and formulate long-range plans for existing and new units. The Associate Director is responsible for developing and sustaining strong financial internal controls, financial reconciliations, and timely reporting, balancing budget distribution for staffing, and managing processes for budget review and fiscal close, while overseeing day-to-day operations of the budget and financial operations.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 6 - 10 years of related experience. (Required)
• Experience with budgeting, annual and multi-year, forecasting, and rate development. (Required)
• Experience with using on-line financial systems and data warehouses. (Required)
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience. (Preferred)
• Experience with general ledger review and certification. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with UCR financial systems. (Preferred)
• Experience working in a higher education environment. (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

Extensive knowledge of, human resource policies, practices, and planning. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Client services oriented, has good listening, communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Solid understanding of financial and resource planning concepts as well as how to control organizational budgeting. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to screen applications, interview candidates, and either make selection decisions or recommend individuals for hire. Ability to prepare and present materials to internal and external constituents. Extensive knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques, accounting and bookkeeping. Proven ability to deal with changing priorities and direct the work of others accordingly. Ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview