Associate Director of Finance
Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, the Associate Director of Finance (AD) for the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) serves as a transactional expert and strategic advisor, managing financial planning, research administration, procurement, and accounting for a complex control point at UCSF. The AD oversees a team of research administrators and financial specialists supporting initiatives with global operations in over fifty countries. As an advisor within the Institute, the AD implements continuous process improvement frameworks to ensure amazing customer service while maintaining the financial viability of the Institute. The role includes management and training of finance and research administration staff.
The Associate Director plays a key strategic role in directing and developing fiscal policies for global operations at IGHS/UCSF and formulates short-term and long-range plans for existing and new centers/initiatives within IGHS. The AD is responsible for developing strong internal financial controls, overseeing complex financial reconciliations, generating timely reports for internal and external stakeholders (including IGHS executive management, the Chancellor, the UCSF Office of Budget Resource Management, the Graduate Division, and University Development), designing financial plans for ongoing and planned operational initiatives, and managing the development of the annual control point budget for the campus in alignment with the strategic goals of the IGHS executive management team.
The financial environment is complex, requiring extensive planning with internal stakeholders to ensure the sponsored research and gift-funded portfolio aligns with operational priorities. The funding model under IGHS consists of various internal and external funds, many with restrictions and reporting requirements, with the goal of diversifying the funding portfolio by generating new revenue sources and maximizing relationships with existing agencies.
The position requires regularly managing projects of critical importance to IGHS, carrying substantial consequences for success or failure. The AD receives assignments in the form of goals and evaluates how to use resources to meet those goals in an environment with rapidly changing dynamics. The AD will need extensive experience in accounting and FP&A to evaluate complex operations with institute-wide impact, where there is little precedent and variable factors. The incumbent will exercise judgment in selecting assumptions, following global health trends, and serving as a subject matter expert for centers' financial performance, which has a high degree of complexity. The AD will need to develop and recommend new metrics, reporting, and processes to improve the value of decision support activities and process efficiencies.
They will proactively manage the day-to-day operations of financial operations of the Institute and be key problem-solvers for stakeholders across the UC enterprise regarding global operations. Proactively monitors core operations and center/initiative adherence to approved budget and advises management on financial pathways to achieving programmatic success given rapidly changing externalities and resource constraints. The incumbent holds fiduciary responsibility to ensure financial transactions adhere to university and system-wide policies and guidelines. Develops and leverages relationships with various external units across the UC enterprise in relation to global operations.
These internal units will report to the Associate Director:
* Research Administration
* Financial Compliance & Analysis The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $201,300 - $301,900 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Institute for Global Health Sciences is a campus-wide interdisciplinary organized research unit (ORU) that reports directly to the Chancellor. IGHS's mission is to eliminate major health disparities and improve the health of the most vulnerable populations around the world. The Institute has over 300 staff and an annual operating budget of ~$98M (including $80M in yearly external sponsored research funding). The portfolio includes more than 250 individual budgets with varying requirements for reporting and financial management and several large contracts with the California Department of Public Health.
UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. IGHS is an interdisciplinary educational, service and research organization that harnesses UCSF's scientific strengths to train global health leaders of tomorrow and develop solutions to today's most pressing health challenges. Our faculty, staff and students are on the cutting edge of research, treatment, public health practice and policy development for HIV /AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, immunizations, women's reproductive and children's health, and other conditions that have a devastating impact on vulnerable populations both globally and locally. We work in more than 50 countries and partner with academic centers, international organizations, ministries of health, private industries and others to effectively deliver UCSF's promise of advancing health worldwide.
IGHS is committed to ensuring an equitable and inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 8+ years directly relevant experience
- 7+ years supervisor/Manager experience.
- Effective communication with a broad range of project members, including investigators, statisticians, programmers and administrative staff, as well as with funding agency personnel
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations.
- Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, flexible and ambiguous conditions, handle multiple tasks and details simultaneously, and exercise sound timely judgment and take relevant responsible action as required
- Ability to evaluate processes to establish and maintain appropriate accountability structures and strong internal control elements.
- Experience preparing, negotiating and managing institutional partnerships and strategies, and codifying agreements in individual vendor contracts and subcontracts.
- Experience working in, and/or working with institutions in resource limited settings domestically or internationally
- Strong leadership and management skills including supervising staff at various levels
- Experience managing large and complex funded projects with multi-site operations
- Advanced knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems. budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CRA, CFP certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 000213 FINANCIAL ANL MGR 2 Job Category Accounting / Finance, Professional and Managerial Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
May 30, 2025