Job Description

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.
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The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers – striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.
The office of Program Development and Execution (PDE) is proud to support the division, the campus community, and the University of California as a whole. DFA is focused on continuous improvements in delivering excellent and ever more efficient service to our clients. Our goal is to make a significant increase in quality and productivity across campus. Through campus-wide collaboration, we continuously focus on maintaining a safe and attractive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors; ensuring buildings and other infrastructure perform efficiently and are well maintained; and providing professional services in the areas of accounting, purchasing, risk management, safety, and transportation.

Within the Budget and Finance work group for the Division of Finance and Administration, this position is responsible for administering and monitoring financial processes for various departments within the division. The role provides budget forecasts and resource projections based on ongoing financial analysis, and regularly reviews ledger data and transaction activity to ensure accuracy and compliance. This position applies advanced knowledge of financial principles and university accounting standards to resolve a wide range. operational and financial issues, both practical and strategic. The analyst demonstrates sound judgment in selecting appropriate analytical methods and techniques to develop meaningful insights. Interactions occur regularly with both internal departmental staff and external partners, requiring clear communication and professional collaboration.

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to independently gather required information to organize and perform financial analysis assignments.
• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of fund accounting, internal control practices, and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Skill in coordinating and compiling information from numerous sources, analyze complex data, see the overall picture, and summarize financial reports for higher level management’s use in planning and decision making
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks and set priorities
• Ability to use commercial PC-based software including Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Effective, polite, and responsive oral and written communication skills with technical and non-technical people.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3-5 years financial budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting within a complex organization.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of campus, University, State, and Federal financial policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using the campus Data Warehouse for research and reporting purposes.
• Skill in reading and comprehension to understand, apply, and explain complex policy.
• Knowledge of Kuali Financial System

Special Conditions:

• Hybrid schedule includes both on-site and remote work days
• Ability to work beyond the normal M to F, 8am to 5pm standard work day during busier periods, for special projects, etc.

Total Compensation

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 .

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$77,000.00- $$97,000.00 (Annual).

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

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -

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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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