Finance Director - TP133893

UC San Diego is hiring a temporary Finance Director to support the campus operations for the 2025 School Year.

Duration: This role is anticipated to last 7 months.

Compensation: $33.29 - 46.22/hour. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Location: Hybrid in La Jolla.

The Finance Director will oversee Revenue, Accounts Receivable, and Letter of Credit Federal Draws Teams within the Financial Operations division within BFS. This role is responsible for overseeing revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and federal draw administration, including letter of credit compliance, while providing leadership across multiple teams and departments on campus. The Director ensures efficient and compliant cash and revenue management, aligning with federal, state, and institutional regulations. In addition, the Director will address complex accounting issues related to revenue recognition, conversion issues and correcting system & financial data, and resolving complex reconciliations. The Director will also oversee audit requests and lead year-end closing procedures, ensuring that ICA & UCOP requests are prepared timely and accurately. This role includes monitoring team projects, driving process improvements, and ensuring adherence to financial reporting and regulatory standards. Regular updates will be provided to the Associate Controller regarding project progress, team initiatives, and financial operations status.

• Leads revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and federal draw processes, ensuring compliance with relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations.

• Oversees the administration of letter of credit draws, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance.

• Manages the preparation and reporting of federal and state cash draws, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.

• Addresses and resolve complex accounting issues related to revenue recognition, financial data conversion, and reporting discrepancies.

• Leads and manage year-end closing procedures, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. Provide oversight and guidance to teams within Financial Operations (FinOps) on financial processes and reporting standards.

• Monitors progress on team projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals, identifying potential issues, and driving resolutions.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to improve financial operations and ensure data integrity and compliance with financial reporting standards.

• Regularly communicates updates to the Associate Controller on financial operations, team initiatives, and year-end closing procedures.

• Extensive experience in revenue management, accounts receivable, federal draw administration, and financial reporting, with expertise in resolving complex accounting issues.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and financial reporting requirements. Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects, driving operational efficiency and process improvements.

• Experience in managing year-end closing procedures and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statement preparation.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic guidance and updates to senior leadership.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration with 8+ years of Accounting or Finance experience in a leadership role managing cross functional teams

• Proven experience in cash accounting and accounts reconciliations, demonstrating meticulous management of complex financial transactions.

• Strong understanding of financial principles, cash management, and reconciliation processes.

• Proficient in large ERP accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience with process improvement initiatives is a plus.

• Background check required

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace