Associate Chief Financial Officer

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 09/06/2024 Salary Range: $177100 - 436100 Annually Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 19320

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Join UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine as Associate Chief Financial Officer
Are you a visionary leader looking to make a transformative impact in one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers? The David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA invites a dynamic, strategic, and accomplished financial expert to join our team as Associate Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

About DGSOM
As part of a world-class institution, the DGSOM is a thriving academic and research powerhouse with 24 departments, 5 research units, and 5 interdisciplinary centers. With an annual revenue of approximately $4 billion, over $1.4 billion in expendable net assets, and $2 billion in endowments, we are the academic home to 3,200 faculty and 2,500 trainees, students, and fellows. Our community also includes 6,200 dedicated staff and non-faculty academics.

The Role
Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration, the Associate CFO will play a pivotal role in steering the financial future of the DGSOM. In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, and Internal Control & Compliance functions.
• Manage a consolidated budget and resource allocation process for the School.
• Develop long-term financial strategies and provide insightful analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Build advanced forecasting models and reporting tools to guide decision-making at all levels.
• Serve as a trusted partner and advisor to the Senior Associate Dean, ensuring financial efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation across all units.

Job Qualifications

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What You’ll Bring
We are seeking an innovative leader with:

• Extensive senior management experience within a large, complex academic medical or health sciences environment.
• Proven expertise in financial policy development, resource allocation, and driving large-scale change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the unique financial challenges and opportunities in research, clinical, and educa