DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the FOA Business Partners unit, a consolidated business office serving the broader FOA organization which is comprised of 12 diverse operational units with total annual operating expenditures in excess of $280 million and approximately 1,600 budgeted staff positions. Position is assigned specific operational unit(s) to support but that assignment may change based on operational needs and workload within the FOA Business Partners unit.

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to one of three Finance and Budget Managers and operates under general direction. It is responsible for performing highly complex budgetary and financial functions for units assigned as part of the FOA Business Partners. Position will have defined operational unit(s) to support. Specific operational assignment could change based on overall need within the FOA Business Partner portfolio. Provide strategic guidance to department heads and managers on budgetary and financial issues. Develop reports and dashboards to assist department heads in strategic, operational and long range planning. Delegated authority for financial management and works in a highly independent manner providing advice and guidance to the Finance and Budget Manager, FOA Business Partner Director, unit directors, Assistant/Associate Vice Chancellors and Vice Chancellor. Works closely with the VC office to facilitate timely submission of rate proposals and Vice Chancellor’s operating budgets. Liaise with the Business Office Manager and Directors to ensure appropriate accounting and internal controls are maintained. Prepare and establish budgets and rates, and organize resources to budgetary plans. Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports using data from general ledgers, automated budget planning and reporting system or other systems. Provide guidance and assistance in the development of junior staff.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mental Demands: Analytical and Problem Solving – Frequently
• Physical Demands: Sitting – Frequently
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Close Visual Acuity (e.g., viewing a computer screen; using measurement devices) – Frequently
• Additional Physical Demands: Sit at computer for extended periods of time.
• Equipment Used to Perform the Duties: Computer and Peripheral Equipment - Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work a non-standard work schedule that may include occasional nights, weekends, or alternative schedules to meet deadlines. Restricted use of vacation during fiscal closing period.
• May work in an office remotely located from unit supported.
• Employee is personally responsible for following safety procedures/guidelines.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing complex spreadsheet analyses, formulating and preparing complex reports, preparing sophisticated presentations using Microsoft office products.
• Experience with the application of accounting principles to budgeting, rate development and financial reporting.
• Experience guiding staff performing a variety of financial and budget analysis tasks.
• Experience with fund accounting and general accounting principles. Experience analyzing and working with large volumes of complex financial data.as well as with statistical data collection and quantitative analysis.
• Experience preparing break-even analyses, variance analyses and feasibility studies as well as with statistical data collection and quantitative analysis.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Analytical skills to research, compile, organize, analyze financial and operational information from reports and other sources to prepare complex budgets and reports that facilitate good decision making.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience creating financial reports for a non-profit organization.
• Experience budgeting and forecasting for contracts and grants.
• Experience making presentations to groups, facilitating group discussions, and achieving consensus from disparate perspectives.
• Experience monitoring and managing a complex budget using an automated accounting system and budgeting planning system.
• Experience using personal computers and ability to learn applications quickly.

• Knowledge of public sector business practices, entrepreneurial operations, and fund management.
• Knowledge of University of California, Davis policies and procedures pertaining to financial administration, payroll, personnel and other business-related activities.
• Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with administration, staff, visitors and volunteers, using diplomacy and good judgement during all interactions.
• Skills to develop and apply creative innovative concepts to problem resolution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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