Finance Services Analyst

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) at UC Irvine. As the only
computing-focused school in the University of California system, the Bren School is a unique
place for study, research, and collaboration. Our three departments Computer Science,
Informatics, and Statistics, and four professional masters programs incorporate a broad range of
curricular and research interests across the informational and computational sciences.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the incumbent is responsible for supervising the Purchasing and Disbursement team in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. The incumbent is responsible for processing and overseeing the tracking of all accounts payable transactions in the school, including but not limited to TEM, DV, PalCard, Low- and High- value purchase orders, and other financial system documents and transactions as needed.
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced financial service professional with a full understanding of
university practices and organizational policies and procedures. Provides supervision and guidance to team members to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Organizes and leads training sessions including school-wide training sessions. In consultation with the Director of Finance, implements practices to ensure school-wide compliance with UCI financial requirements, including but not limited to audit and fiscal close activities.

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
• Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 5 years of experience

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.