IND Financial Officer

IND (Neurodegenerative Dis)

Full Time

84120BR

Job Summary

This is a Contract position: end date is 2 years from start date

The IND Financial Officer will be a senior department administrator responsible for the department's overall financial health and management, who receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. The incumbent will provide post-grant/award administration supporting a broad and unique portfolio of funding sources and assist the department with critical transactions and financial reporting. Responsible for managing overall departmental budget processes, financial reporting, financial administration activities, and financial control functions. The incumbent will be relied upon to exercise sound judgment, work with minimal supervision, apply organizational policies and procedures to address and resolve a variety of financial issues, and help faculty and staff advance the IND's research mission. The incumbent will ensure financial activities adhere to University of California and external regulatory policies and guidelines, cost accounting principles and standards are met, and establish and maintain internal controls and streamlined business processes.

• This position will provide post-award/grant administration including reviews and approvals for standardized financial data and transactions.
• This position will apply advanced financial services and accounting concepts to perform highly complex technical analyses, develop and implement financial transaction processes and procedures, and train/mentor staff on financial activities.
• This position manages, prepares, administers, and directs control of budget/organization resources.
• This position manages the activities of the financial/resource analyst staff which may ultimately include supervisory responsibilities (but, at least initially, will be supported by 2-3 other existing IND accounting and administrative staff).
• This position provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies and may back up those subordinates who perform specialized tasks or activities.
• This position reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, as well as monitors division and department adherence to approved budgets.
• As necessary, the IND will provide training to the incumbent on UCSF financial systems, as well as orientation to IND post-award/grant administration and structure.
• The position will report to the IND Chief Administrative Officer and to the IND Director.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $144,000 - $216,000 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at UCSF is pursuing a cutting-edge blend of basic science and clinical neurology to provide outstanding care to those suffering from neurodegeneration. Founded in 1999, the IND is committed to discovering therapeutics that will halt diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other dementias, one of which results from traumatic brain injuries. The IND is poised to make serious contributions to this struggle at the frontier of neuroscience and medicine. The mission of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases is to discover causes and develop cures for these illnesses with an innovative program of basic research and clinical neurology.

The IND is a 200-person department with only research employees, including academic (faculty, postdoc fellows), staff, student, and affiliate employees, as well as several contractors. Its primary offices and laboratories are located at UCSF's Mission Bay campus in San Francisco. The IND is directed by Nobel Laureate Stanley B. Prusiner, MD.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/MA and above) in related area and 6 years directly related work experience including 5 years of supervisory/management work experience; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations
• Client services oriented, good listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience preparing and monitoring large budgets and financial management systems
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
• Advanced leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff
• Academic department accounting, budgetary, financial management, and/or transactional work experience
• Proficiency in the use of UC Path, PeopleSoft Financials, and other UC / UCSF accounting

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000212 FINANCIAL ANL MGR 1

Job Category

Financial, Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F; 8:30-5:00pm: Contract position with a 2 year end date from date of hire