UCLA Health

Director of Finance

UCLA Health$98K — $214K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 5-7 years of financial management experience in an academic or research setting
  • Strong understanding of fund management and procurement processes
  • Proficient in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee departmental finance and fund management activities
  • Lead a team that supports faculty with pre- and post-award processes
  • Collaborate with department leadership to develop financial strategies
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with campus and funding agencies

Benefits

  • Dynamic research-intensive environment
  • Opportunity for strategic leadership in financial operations
  • Collaborative culture with department leadership
  • Supportive of faculty research and education initiatives
  • Access to professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

The Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology is seeking a collaborative Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership for a dynamic, research-intensive academic department. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Director of Operations, this position oversees departmental finance, fund management, procurement, and research administration while leading a high-performing team that supports faculty across pre- and post-award activities. The Director of Finance partners closely with departmental leadership to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, ensuring the effective stewardship of sponsored and non-sponsored funds and serving as the department's primary liaison with campus and funding agencies to advance its research, education, and clinical missions.

Annual range: $98,200.00-$214,600.00

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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