Financial and Administrative Business Partner at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37263905
Category Healthcare
Organization School of Medicine
Department SOM Finance and Admin Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $103,100 - $196,300
Date Posted March 31, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Part time
Level of Supervision General Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Financial and Administrative Business Partner for the School of Medicine is responsible for providing advice, guidance, and assistance in developing, establishing and sustaining financial policies, procedures and controls that help ensure the integrity of our financial reporting and compliance. This position provides back-up support to the SOM Controller which includes but is not limited to accounting assignments of diverse scope, including preparation of key journal entries, reconciliations and analyses, bank reconciliation operations, chart of accounts, audit liaison, and annual update of our sales and service permanent budgets and processes. Oversight of the integrity of financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP, serves as liaison with campus auditors and/or Campus Accounting Office, ensures the timeliness in the completion of the annual year-end closing process, and will execute multiple initiatives against time constraints. Additionally, provides support to the faculty annual Health Sciences Compensation Plan (HSCP) compensation process, and the accounts receivable (A/R) cycle which includes billing for all service agreements, exhibitor agreements and faculty outside professional activities. The incumbent in this position will also develop and facilitate training in the areas of Clinical Finance, financial practices, strategic financial planning, database development and will serve as a Financial and Administrative Officer back-up as needed for support in the various departments.This is a two-year 50% Career appointment with the possibility of extension.The full salary range for the Financial and Administrative Business Partner is $103,100 - $196,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $150,000 annually and will be pro-rated at 50% FTE ($75,000). We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems. |
| Ability to identify, collect, analyze, and report on data that is complex in nature. |
| Ability to communicate complex information to management in a clear and concise manner both written and verbal. |
| Expert in use of multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to synthesize and integrate information for highly complex, strategic financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. |
| Ability to adapt to changing priorities. |
| 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. |
| Expert knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. |
| Ability to function as a member of a team. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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