Director of Finance and Business Operations

About This Role

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) \& Chief of Staff (COS), the Director of Budget and Operations (DBO), executes diverse and complex management of administrative, space management, financial, budgetary and contracts \& grants functions under the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs organization including various departments and Educational and Community Outreach Programs. The DBO provides support on budgetary planning including the coordination of developing and managing annual budget processes and plans that support the Student Affairs organization long\-and short\-term goals. Assists the CFAO/COS with the coordination of financial and administrative operations for all control units under the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs umbrella including special projects with external funding. Reviews and performs the highest level of sophisticated/complex budget/resource analysis, including retrieving data from campus information systems, organizing, validating, and analyzing data, and preparing executive\-level reports. Provides complex analytical support/policy analysis for the organization to monitor expenditures. Provides technical support in all financial areas and system applications, and implements processes and workflows to increase efficiency and improve financial reporting tools including contract and grants management. Coordinates and maintains compliance with relevant policies and procedures to maintain sound financial conditions. Must use sound judgment at all times and base decisions and recommendations on risk assessments aligned with campus and UC policies and procedures. Represent Student Affairs at campus activities and work groups related to finance, budget, administration, payroll, contracts and grants, and space management. The salary range for this position is $103,100\.00 \- $196,300\.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $175,000\.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is 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.

degree Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

• experience

8 \- 13 years of related experience.

Required

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non\-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work\-related information obtained from any source on any work\-related matter is a violation of these expectations. required Required

Knowledge of complex organizational budget structures and multiple funding sources in a higher education (or public sector environment), including general funds, student fee funds, gifts, and extramural funding. Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping. Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to plan strategically in a customer oriented environment to promote efficient and effective operations. Ability to multi\-task. Demonstrated skills in the areas of budget process review and analysis, fund accounting, and financial planning as they relate to the creation and implementation of personnel and programmatic budgets in a public university environment. Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with a diverse populations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping.

Required