Director, IT Financial Management

Strategy, Planning, and Operations leads and manages a large and complex portfolio of IT projects and programs while establishing partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts with students, faculty, staff, and external partners on behalf of the IT organization. The Strategy, Planning, and Operations Office also manages organizational initiatives and efforts, including general administrative functions, financial management and budgeting, vendor management and licensing, billing, internal communications, department human resources, talent management, and culture development. The IT Financial Management team oversees expenditures required to deliver IT products and services across the university. The team administers a collaborative, cross-functional approach to operational and capital budgets/spending and the reduction of IT and business process costs. The team leverages traditional enterprise financial and accounting best practices, and serves as a centralized billing function for all IT services.

The Director, IT Financial Management will lead the financial strategy and operations of the university's IT department. This senior role will be responsible for the comprehensive financial management of the department, ensuring alignment with the university's overall business objectives and strategic goals.

The Director will oversee two teams: IT Financial Management and IT Procurement. This will include managing the financial activities and procurement processes to ensure seamless operations and optimal resource utilization. As a key member of the IT leadership team, the Director will lead the development and execution of robust financial strategies, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-term financial planning. The Director will provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes and enhance the financial performance of the IT department. The Director will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with university policies, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Director will identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, optimize the use of financial resources, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems. The Director, IT Financial Management will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by ensuring IT financial resources are managed appropriately, and IT initiatives are appropriately resourced in service of the institution's academic mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• Seven years experience working in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, budgeting, procurement/vendor management, billing, public administration, business administration, or a related field. (Required)
• Five years experience leading teams in a management or leadership role, particularly in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, or a related field. (Required)
• Experience managing procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and compliance. (Required)
• Experience managing cash flow and ensuring that organizations have adequate liquidity to meet obligations. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience presenting complex technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders. (Required)
• Advanced project management skills with demonstrated experience delegating responsibility, tracking project progress, supervising others, and advising teams on competing priorities. (Required)
• Significant experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)
• Extensive experience solving technical and non-technical problems; able to delegate solutioning when appropriate to the proper resources. (Required)
• Experience operating as a point of escalation. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience providing inclusive leadership of others, cultivating an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)
• Has demonstrated experience leading in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. (Required)
• Ten or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, budgeting, procurement/vendor management, billing, public administration, business administration. (Preferred)
• Six or more years experience leading teams in a management or leadership role, particularly in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. (Preferred)
• Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems, including financial principles, budgeting, and financial reporting within an IT context. (Required)
• Expert skills and in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of financial planning and analysis, budgetary systems, and organizational management. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of office management practices, including administrative support. (Required)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate work assignments to medium-sized teams. (Required)
• Demonstrated leadership / management skills, including abilities in persuasion, negotiation, change management, and mentorship. (Required)
• Able to lead data gathering efforts seeking information from multiple and diverse sources. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of how decisions affect teams. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity. (Required)
• Inspires creativity in others and advises teams on industry-leading practices, such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. (Required)

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular visits to campus as needed (for those who work remotely, travel/lodging expenses are not eligible for reimbursement).

  The anticipated pay range for this position is $174,116.80 - $195,253.30, annually; salary is dependent upon the skills and experience of the selected finalist.

  NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these two files ready to upload when applying.

• Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or another related field. (Required)

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.

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