Director of Finance - Ophthalmology

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial management and reporting across all Department locations, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly clinical financial reports, providing detailed insights for the Affiliation Oversight Committee (AOC) and faculty.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reconciliations between Doheny and UCLA, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Manage research expense reviews and net research cost invoicing in partnership with Doheny staff.
• Optimize faculty salary allocations and manage fund distribution.
• Spearhead the invoicing process for all Basic Research and clinical grant funding requests to the Doheny Eye Institute.
• Conduct financial analyses, develop projections, and create strategic plans for presentation to the CAO, Department Chair, and the Board of Trustees.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record with at least 5 years in a senior administrative or financial leadership role.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field (CPA certification is preferred).
• Exceptional financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex budgets and data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team, while effectively managing workflows to meet objectives.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining financial information systems tailored to organizational needs.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Advanced computer proficiency, particularly with Excel (SQL and Tableau experience is highly desirable).

Why UCLA Health?

At UCLA Health, you will be part of a team that is at the cutting edge of medical innovation, contributing to life-changing research and patient care. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career can flourish.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on the future of ophthalmology, we invite you to apply for the Director of Finance position at the Stein Eye Institute.

The University of California, Los Angeles 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 for this position is $$124,600 to $289,400 with a target range of $180,000-$186,000..

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