Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Director of Finance & Divisional Finance Lead (0216U), Graduate Division Ops - 83630
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $160K/yrThe University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The Director of Finance serves as the Graduate Division's functional financial manager, overseeing advanced analysis, forecasting, and resource planning for a complex budget while providing expert guidance on policy and budget strategy.
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Responsibilities
Acts as the lead for all Graduate Division financial operations, directly performing advanced analysis, forecasting, modeling, budgeting, and reporting for a $100M+ portfolio
In partnership with the Chief Administrative Officer, executes high-level financial activities such as complex fund modeling, staffing commitment analysis, multi-year salary and FTE forecasting, and strategic planning
Develops, implements, and oversees financial systems, tools, processes, and reporting frameworks
Ensures that financial operations meet Controller's Office deadlines, maintain compliance, and align with internal controls
Provides functional direction and guidance to staff, ensuring consistent practices, accurate reporting, and adherence to university policies
Presents complex financial data, models, and multi-year projections to division leadership, translating analysis into clear recommendations that directly inform the Division's strategic direction, resource allocation decisions, and long-term planning
Performs hands-on highly complex analytical studies, including scenario modeling, multi-year planning, variance analysis, and resource forecasting
Designs and maintains advanced financial models that integrate salary budgets, faculty start-up and retention commitments, enrollment trends, and academic policies
Builds the annual operating budget and forecast in CalPlanning; performs quarterly variance analysis and updates projections throughout the year
Generates and refines financial reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools used by leadership to guide long-term strategic priorities
Serves as the Division's subject matter expert on university financial policies, budget rules, resource allocation principles, and internal controls
Develops and recommends internal procedures and policy improvements to strengthen financial stewardship
Ensures compliance with campus and systemwide policies, conducting analysis and advising leadership on risks, opportunities, and policy impacts
Provides functional leadership by training staff, faculty, managers, and new hires on financial systems, processes, and policy application
Assesses training needs, develops tools and resources, and standardizes financial practices across the Division
Communicates policy updates, compliance requirements, financial processes, and the overall divisional fiscal status clearly to ensure transparency and consistency
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, representing the Division in financial discussions and maintaining strong collaborative relationships
Supervises 2 finance staff while continuing to perform high-level analytical and strategic work
Participates in Graduate Division staff meetings, retreats and professional development
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems, and ability to communicate those to a variety of stakeholders with different levels of understanding of financial policies and systems
Ability to identify, collect, analyze, and report on complex data in an ever-changing environment
Expert ability to effectively communicate complex information to management both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, and adjust to changing economic conditions
In depth ability to use organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to function as a member of a team, and train new team members and managers
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Expert interpersonal and consultative skills requiring organizational savvy; expert service orientation and critical thinking skills; attention to detail
Expert ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Up to 40% hybrid work
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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51-200 employees
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