Manager of Finance

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 UCI Paul Merage School of Business develops and equips leaders with critical business and leadership skills needed to succeed through programs that are continually adapted to address the ever-changing social, technological and economic opportunities and challenges in our digitally driven world. The Merage School offers MBA programs, Specialty Masters programs, PhD, and Undergraduate business degrees that focus on creative and critical thinking skills, strategic decision-making, leadership, innovation, and collaboration through in-class and on-site experiences with real-world business problems. While the Merage School is relatively young, it has quickly grown to consistently rank among the top 5% of all AACSB-accredited programs through exceptional student recruitment, world-class faculty, a strong alumni network, and close relationships with both individual business executives and global corporations. We combine the academic strengths and best traditions of the University of California with the cutting-edge, entrepreneurial spirit of Orange County in the heart of Southern California's Tech Coast.

The Finance team at the Merage School is a core operating unit with a goal of providing innovative and effective financial solutions. Through financial planning, analysis, and reporting, we collaborate with school and department leaders to develop a sustainable financial plan and align resources with strategic priorities to achieve the Merage School mission. Through accounting and financial services, we provide transactional, administrative, and compliance services to support the School's core operations.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Manager of Finance is responsible for various accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, and strategic analysis activities. Uses advanced accounting concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex accounting assignments that are of diverse scope requiring analysis of identifiable factors using multiple accounting and financial sources. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, completing analysis and developing recommendations. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, with general instructions provided on new or unique accounting assignments. Interacts with senior internal and external contacts on matters of some significance to the finance and accounting organization.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to extract, verify, compile, and analyze financial information from multiple sources to complete work assignments.
• Advanced ability to effectively present complex accounting and finance related information verbally and in writing.
• Advance experience using financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of common desktop / web applications.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting project of complex scope.
• Understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired results.
• 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.
• Strong technical skills and abilities. Proven ability to learn, use, and navigate financial planning and reporting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in related area
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and/or Financial Reporting Including 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Preferred:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with financial dashboards or reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).
• Professional certification preferred.

Special Conditions:

• Hybrid role, but must be able to work onsite as required.