Palmdale, California
Durham, North Carolina
Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted: 27-Mar-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Internal Number: 151609999
The Finance Director will oversee the Finance & Grant team, including three direct reports and seven indirect reports, providing leadership, direction, and accountability for team performance. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and the delivery of clear, reliable financial reports to Division Chiefs, faculty, and Department leadership.
The Finance Director is responsible for establishing, enforcing, and monitoring appropriate internal controls to safeguard departmental resources and ensure compliance with institutional policies. In close partnership with the CFO, the Finance Director will provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and will play a key role in the development, coordination, and completion of the annual budgeting process.
Annual Salary Range: $105700.00 - 234500.00
Required:
- 5+ years’ prior supervisory experience
- 10+ years’ financial analysis experience
- Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience training required
- Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- 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
- Proven ability to deal with changing priorities and direct the work of others accordingly. Ability to multi-task
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources
Preferred:
- CPA or other professional certification
- 5+ years’ contract and grants management experience
