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MILITARY VETERANS
Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure timely review, in addition to applying here, applicants should email a CV/resume and a letter of interest to Thomas Lapierre at thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net . To be considered for this position, you must apply online to this site. The recruitment for this position is being managed by Opus Partners. All conversations and applications are held in the strictest confidence. Inquiries concerning this search may be directed to Thomas Lapierre at thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net . Department Summary The Office of Academic Planning and Budget (APB) supports UCLA executive management and campus-level strategic planning and resource management by providing objective and timely data and analysis to inform central and unit decision-making. APB is a unit of the Vice Chancellor-CFO, led by the University?s Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer, who reports to the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor & CFO, the Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Planning & Budget is responsible for all aspects of APB?S work.APB comprises approximately 15 staff members. It provides objective, accurate, thorough, and timely analysis and information to enable effective decision-making across the university, to inform the allocation of resources against operational needs and strategic goals, to support administrative and academic leaders in effectively balancing unit-level and university-level interests, and to enable timely reporting on performance against key objectives and metrics. It acts as an advisor to the Chancellor in the allocation and administration of all campus funds (over $11B billion annually) to best strengthen the overall financial health and long-term execution of the university’s mission. APB also supports strategic campus initiatives and programs by collaborating with campus leadership as the trusted provider of financial and business-plan analysis. Position Summary The AVC is responsible for driving the campus annual budget process and its multi-year strategic financial planning, including the analysis of institutional resource and planning issues. The AVC serves as a key resource to the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, Vice Chancellors, Vice Provosts, Deans and other UCLA senior leadership through thorough analysis identifying and modeling key drivers of the university and providing recommendations and business analysis on alternative outcomes to influence the decision-making process and planning efforts. The AVC informs and enables the development of capital budgets and of effective and efficient reporting and analysis tools. Under the general guidance of the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer, the AVC works independently to establish the department’s strategies, policies, procedures, and controls. The AVC collaborates with and maintains productive relationships with senior academic and business leaders across the campus and consults with counterparts at other UC campuses and serves as a liaison with UCOP for budget, financial planning, and institutional analysis issues. The AVC directly supervises the department’s leadership team and oversees the management of all APB staff. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in and/or leading a Financial Planning and Analysis organization focused on annual budget and long-term financial planning, and/or a finance/strategy role. (Required) Significant experience in the development of financial models to focus on measurement, analysis, and evaluation of fiscal drivers for large, complex programs and services. (Required) Demonstrated proficiency in GAAP, financial reporting and statement analysis, and forecasting and budgeting across operating income, balance sheet, and cash flows. (Required) Highly sophisticated skills in strategy development, systems planning, project management, and change management. (Required) Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualize, develop, and implement broad institutional initiatives, policies and practices; experience working with stakeholders and partners who have varied levels of financial acumen. (Required) Demonstrated expertise in effective communication, both written and verbal, on complex managerial issues, including demonstrated ability to explain, advocate, persuade, and negotiate with other leaders and groups, both internally and externally. (Required) The ability to learn new areas quickly and to act or advise on the basis of sound judgment and appropriate consultation. (Required) Strong sense of service orientation with demonstrated ability to balance constituent service, controls, and compliance. (Required) Successful leadership experience building and managing a team of collaborative seasoned managers and technical professionals toward organizational goals and objectives (includes recruiting, retention and talent development). (Required) Knowledge of issues facing higher education and the basic tenets on which a public university is established. Experience with and broad knowledge of higher education business functions and revenue streams, State of California budget approval process and California?s Master Plan for Higher Education. (Preferred) Active engagement at the national level in relevant professional communities; the presence to represent UCLA in these communities and to benefit from and contribute to their work at the forefront of budgeting, resource planning, and financial planning and analysis. (Preferred) Expertise in finance in a public/government setting, expressed as a deep knowledge of the management of financial resources to achieve organizational goals through investing, raising capital, debt capacity planning, cash management, FP&A activities, etc. General knowledge of health care finance. (Preferred) General knowledge of health care finance. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Master’s Degree Advanced degree in a related discipline (e.g., MBA or master?s in finance, accounting, business administration). (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_1817