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University of California - Irvine

Director of Finance

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $105K - $199K

💻 Finance

🗓️ July 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Director of Finance. The role involves directing and overseeing all financial activities of the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, managing budgets and financial resources, and leading financial services and research administration staff. The Director serves as a financial subject matter expert, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to budget and regulatory compliance.

Highlights
  • Directs financial activities, budget management, and resource control for the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Manages financial services, financial analysts, and research administration teams including purchasing, reimbursement, contracts, and grant management.
  • Reviews and approves financial planning recommendations and monitors budget adherence.
  • Requires comprehensive knowledge of finance, budgeting, fund accounting, internal controls, and human resource planning.
  • Demands strong communication skills, interpersonal abilities, client service orientation, and critical thinking.
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience required, with 5-10 years of relevant experience in higher education.
  • Professional certification preferred.
  • Reports to and advises school leadership on financial matters.
  • Salary range: $104,900 to $198,900 per year, plus benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • Employment contingent on background check, legal work status, vaccination, and other compliance requirements.