This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla and remote.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is a multibillion-dollar organization that comprises three professional schools, two hospitals, 20+ graduate degree programs, and 90+ core facilities and research units all working toward fulfilling its tripartite mission. Led by the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, it accounts for the majority of the University's research and philanthropic portfolios, in addition to an expanding clinical footprint that spans the San Diego region. With more than 1,700 faculty and 17,000 staff, the Health Sciences is home to nationally recognized academic and clinical programs and has been identified as one of the premier biomedical research institutions in the world.

As a top-ranking, future oriented organization, UC San Diego Health Sciences offers challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

The School of Medicine (SOM) is one of three professional schools in Health sciences. Within the UC San Diego School of Medicine, there are approximately 20 departments, 1,700+ faculty, 600 students, and 1,000 residents and fellows. Annual expenditures for the School of Medicine are ~$1 billion, with research expenditures ~$400M.

The Office of the Dean embraces and follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees and are looking for top talent that possess the personal characteristics of integrity, strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and teamwork. The SOM Dean's Office - Business Affairs unit is responsible for the financial and business operations of the School of Medicine and Dean's Office. This includes but is not limited to School of Medicine initiatives, tripartite mission integration, financial and funds flow planning, standards development, overall financial operations, and business partnership with the School of Medicine Departments.

Under the general direction of the Director for Strategic Operations, the incumbent will play an integral role within the SOM Dean Office - Business Affairs' finance team. This role utilizes the skills of a seasoned, experienced professional to support the financial management of the Dean's Office resources ($120M+ annually), support the annual budget process for the SOM departments ($1B+ annual dollars), and partner with SOM departments on financial initiatives.

In the role, the incumbent will utilize data management tools and business processes to support the oversight of Dean's Office commitments and funds flow, annual budget reporting, multi-year financial forecasting, perform complex modeling of indirect cost (IDC), and other financial models and stewardship with departments (e.g., SOM endowed chairs, gifts / endowments portfolios). Additionally, this role provides administrative and financial expertise to support the SOM departments in the development of operating budgets, performs budgetary and financial analysis, making recommendations based on findings. The incumbent will also partner with the SOM Departments to perform routine analysis on financial performance.

Provides analytical, reporting, and transactional support in management of Dean's Office resources, gifts / endowment portfolio in partnership with SOM departments. Incumbent will support special projects, perform financial modeling/analysis, and provide support to the departments, Director, and team members as needed.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Contacts are both internal and external to the department.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Advanced knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; accounting and bookkeeping.

• Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Experience in analyzing complex issues or problems, formulating and implementing creative and appropriate solutions having evaluated all risks and consequences.

• Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Ability to speak in group settings and provide training to large groups. Possess skills of tact, poise, diplomacy, and confidentiality with a diverse population of staff and faculty in a high pressure and demanding environment. Expert ability to effectively communicate complex information to multiple audiences.

• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Ability to identify, collect, analyze, and report on complex data. Demonstrated ability using multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to synthesize and integrate information for highly complex, strategic financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Ability to do end-to-end data pulls, financial modeling, and analysis.

• Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment. Demonstrated ability to provide strong customer service to departments.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Experience participating in change/project management initiatives and direct involvement with implementing changes in policies and practices.

• Ability to function as a member of a team. Experience in providing support to users on financial and/or budgeting systems and applications.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Excellent analytical skills with experience researching and interpreting intricate data and present analysis effectively. Experience identifying issues of complex problems and develop the analytical framework to understand and resolve them.

• Proven ability to initiate, track and manage complex issues and projects to completion.

• Experience with budget development and financial performance analysis.

• Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Expert interpersonal and consultative skills requiring organizational savvy; expert service orientation and critical thinking skills; attention to detail. Expert ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment. Strong organization, problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills with expertise in clarifying and resolving conflict situations and developing attainable solutions.

• Knowledge of University accounting, resource management and budgetary principles.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.