Manager of Finance

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Various accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, and strategic analysis activities.
Resolve highly complex issues using advanced accounting concepts and organizational objectives.
Complete highly complex accounting assignments of diverse scope requiring analysis of identifiable factors using multiple accounting and financial sources.
Select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, completing analysis and developing recommendations.
Interact with senior internal and external contacts on matters of some significance to the finance and accounting organization.