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Department Overview
UC Controller provides strategic leadership and support of systemwide financial functions including corporate accounting, federal and extramural costing policy, benefit plan accounting, endowment and investment accounting, payroll policy and compliance and taxation. We deliver efficient and effective financial services, provide best practices and guidance to our campus and medical center communities, develop and administer systemwide policies and procedures, and ensure the University's financial systems are compliant with all University, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
Position Summary
The University-wide extramural awards expenditures exceed $5 billion. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Systemwide Controller, the Cost Policy and Analysis Unit is responsible for University-wide management of the costing issues applicable to extramurally funded grants and contracts. The unit is responsible for the overall program for the development and negotiation of the systemwide federal government facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates charged to grants and contracts, including the analysis, development, and maintenance of the University's direct and indirect costing policy, review of procedures and systems to ensure the University's compliance with federal costing regulations, as well as management and coordination of extramural fund audits and resolution of audit findings. When the federal costing regulations are modified, the unit leads the analysis of the impacts, updates policies, and coordinates implementation at all campuses. The unit is also responsible for reviewing all F&A cost rate filings prepared by the campuses. The unit is responsible for the annual federal negotiation of the systemwide composite benefit rates, used for reimbursing benefit costs from grants and contracts for all campuses. The unit is also responsible for the maintenance of the University's composite benefit rate strategy and systemwide policy.
The Director of Cost Policy and Analysis is responsible for managing the work of the unit described above, aligning the work with the team's capabilities and work schedules accordingly. The Director will manage a team of professionals. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Systemwide Controller, this position consults with campus and University senior managers and others regarding the strategic planning for cost policy. The Director leads the development and negotiation of F&A rates with the federal government for certain campuses and guides the team in reconciliation of composite benefit rates annually. This position oversees the annual Uniform Guidance compliance audit and coordination of responses to audit findings on behalf of the campuses and interfaces with federal agencies on inquiries. This position is responsible for managing additional projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President and Systemwide Controller. These projects, necessary to ensure compliance with changes in external rules and regulations or to address University requirements, are vital to the operation of the department, often have University-wide impact, and require a high level of knowledge of cost accounting and University operations and original thinking. The success of this position depends on the incumbent's knowledge of complex rules, regulations, and issues and their ability to develop original and innovative solutions to sensitive issues and communicate effectively with federal representatives and senior campus and UCOP management. The Director convenes and provides leadership to the systemwide groups of the extramural fund managers and the Cost Policy managers.
Key Responsibilities
Experience
Required Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Travel Requirements
10% potential for visiting campuses
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This position is eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Job Title
Financial Analysis Manager 2
Job Code
000213
Salary Grade
Grade 27
Payscale:
$173,000 - $215,000, commensurate with experience
Full Salary Range:
$129,600 - $254,400
The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The position will be open until filled.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.
Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
EEO STATEMENT
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