Executive Director, Strategic Finance and Planning

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer for the Office of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Director, Strategic Finance and Planning serves as a senior member of the leadership team and is responsible for advancing the financial strategy, resource stewardship, organizational planning, and performance management objectives of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer organization. The position serves as a key strategic advisor to the COO and collaborates with senior leaders across the organization and campus. The Executive Director will manage and oversee the finance clustering model of central administrative units with multiple direct reports. Duties include general ledger administration, CBIG budgeting and reporting, and ensuring overall financial discipline of budgetary decision making of unit leaders. The incumbent exercises substantial independence, judgment, and discretion in addressing complex financial, operational, and strategic matters with significant organizational impact.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

* Demonstrated success leading complex financial and organizational initiatives in a large and multifaceted environment. (Required) And

* Experience developing and communicating strategic recommendations to executive leadership. (Required) And

* Experience in higher education, public-sector finance, healthcare, research administration, or other complex mission-driven organizations. (Preferred)

* Advanced knowledge of financial planning, resource mana