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Posted: 07-Sep-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Internal Number: 142173677
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.
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 educational settings.
- A collaborative mindset to foster teamwork, build trust, and inspire a culture of excellence across diverse departments.
Why You’ll Love It Here
At UCLA, you’ll work alongside visionary leaders and passionate professionals
in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. As
Associate CFO, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead transformative projects, such as the implementation of a new Chart of Accounts.
- Develop and implement financial models that directly support groundbreaking research, patient care, and education.
- Foster strategic partnerships and innovative programs that enhance the financial strength of the DGSOM.
This is more than a financial leadership role-it's an opportunity to shape the future of one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in academic medicine.
Apply today and be a part of our journey toward financial excellence and
innovation.
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 $177,100 to $436,100.
All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.
