University of California Irvine

Financial Manager

Req ID: 140917
Payroll Job Title: 007710-FINANCIAL ANL 4
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Ctr Educational Partnerships
Reports to Title: 005710-INDUSTRY ALLNS MGR 3
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $97,000.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $182,200.00/Yr.

Who We Are

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Office of Educational and Community Partnerships (OECP), home to the Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) and the UCI-OC Alliance, advances UCI's commitment to impactful university-community engagement. We cultivate partnerships built on reciprocity, respect, and shared purpose, expanding access to UCI through clear, equitable educational pathways. Through CFEP's pathway-focused programs and OECP's collaborative initiatives, we work to address complex societal challenges, strengthen community well-being, and prepare UCI students to contribute meaningfully in a global society.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general direction of the Vice Provost-Educational & Community Partnerships and Chief Outreach Officer, serves as the senior internal administrative leader for the Office of Educational & Community Partnerships, managing the financial and administrative operations including: Contracts & Grants, budgetary financial management, risk, facilities, student outreach services, and unit finance services.

The position leads department-level financial planning, analysis, and operations by using advanced professional concepts and organizational objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Responsible for complex budgeting across multiple funding sources, designs forecasts and scenario models where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to ensure strong internal controls and compliance. Contacts are both internal and external to the department at all levels that requires the ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations to leadership. Serves as the primary point of contact for unit staff.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to identify, collect, and analyze information from multiple sources to develop strategic financial planning recommendations.
• Advanced ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
• In depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Advanced interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. In depth ability to use 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.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of budgeting and internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Familiarity with complex academic funding structures.
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 10+ yearsRelevant experience for this job.
• Demonstrated experience with contracts and grants administration, specifically with federal and state grants in compliance with Uniform Guidance and sponsor regulations.

Preferred:

• Higher education experience strongly preferred.

Special Conditions:

• Must pass a background check.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Total Rewards

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 $97000- $118300 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

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 - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/140917






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