Finance Manager, Regional Campuses and Expansion Programs

$136,000 - $222,100/Yr

University of California - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Finance Manager for Regional Campuses and Expansion Programs at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) plays a pivotal role within the Financial Affairs Unit of the UCSF School of Medicine's Dean's Office. Reporting directly to the Director of Budget & Resource Planning, this position is integral to the financial management and strategic planning of the SJV PRIME+ Program across three UC campuses. The Finance Manager is expected to leverage their extensive experience in finance, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to navigate complex financial landscapes and resolve multifaceted issues that impact the organization as a whole. This role requires a high level of judgment and expertise in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to achieve desired outcomes, often in situations where precedents are lacking. In this capacity, the Finance Manager will oversee the financial planning and analysis functions for the SJV PRIME+ program, which includes managing the annual consolidated budget, long-range financial plans, and complex financial modeling. The position also involves conducting sensitivity and contingency analyses, managing funds for operations, and performing variance analyses. The Finance Manager will be responsible for educating and training administration and faculty leaders on financial results and opportunities, ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed and equipped to make strategic decisions based on accurate financial data. Additionally, the Finance Manager will supervise one analyst, conduct annual performance evaluations, and support professional development initiatives. This role is critical in establishing operational objectives, delegating assignments, and reviewing financial planning and control recommendations. The Finance Manager will also be tasked with improving budgeting, planning, decision support, and financial reporting processes, while fostering collaborative relationships across the UC enterprise to ensure effective financial stewardship and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal budget and resource planning officer for regional campuses and expansion programs, including the SJV PRIME+ program.
• Lead and manage the financial planning, analysis function, and resource stewardship for the program.
• Oversee the annual consolidated budget for the program, including operating, capital, and affiliates budgets.
• Develop long-range financial plans, rolling forecasts, and conduct sensitivity and contingency analyses.
• Create complex financial models and pro formas to support management and strategic decisions.
• Manage all funds for operations and perform variance analyses.
• Conduct financial, operational, and productivity benchmarking.
• Educate and train administration and faculty leaders on financial results and opportunities.
• Manage, prepare, administer, and direct control of budget and financial planning resources and operations.
• Establish operational objectives and work plans, delegating assignments to subordinate staff.
• Review and make recommendations for financial planning and control, including position control, to the SJV PRIME+ leadership.
• Oversee accounting procedures and operations, including fiscal close activities and approval of complex financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain production schedules for all accounting transactions processed by the SJV PRIME+ leadership.
• Approve HR actions related to hiring and funding changes as they impact position control.
• Identify and implement key improvements in budgeting, planning, decision support, procurement, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Develop relationships and liaise across the UC enterprise, coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Provide financial information to meet ad hoc reporting demands and internal/external reporting requirements.
• Develop and produce standardized reports and reporting tools with UCSF Main Campus, UCSF Fresno Regional Campus, and UC Merced.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of 10+ years of directly relevant experience in finance and financial reporting.
• Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices, systems, finance planning, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent ability to identify, collect, analyze, and report on complex data.
• Advanced ability to deliver training and presentations across a broad organizational constituency.
• Expert ability using multiple spreadsheet and database software tools for strategic financial analysis and fiscal management.
• Expert interpersonal and consultative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and function as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated supervisory and management skills, with experience leading change management activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with fund accounting.
• Experience with finance/budget in business development or mergers/acquisitions.
• Knowledge of UCSF or UC policies, practices, and financial systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan options
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Wellness programs and resources