University of Southern California

Associate Director of Finance

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

In-Office

143K-165K Annually

Senior level

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The Role

The Associate Director of Finance manages financial reporting, budget development, and financial analysis, ensuring accuracy and supporting decision-making at the Keck School of Medicine.

Summary Generated by Built In

The USC Keck School of Medicine Finance Department is seeking an Associate Director of Finance. Working under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Director of Finance, the Associate Director will collaborate closely with Keck School finance staff and department/division leaders to support the budgeting and financial reporting needs of the Keck School of Medicine.

The Associate Director of Finance is responsible for budget development, complex financial reporting, and financial analysis to support the Keck School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience with budget development, financial analysis, and financial reporting.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Manage complex recurring and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support short- and long-term planning for the school. Evaluate and analyze a variety of complex financial reports and data, ensuring the accuracy of financial information submitted. Present results formally to senior management.
Coordinate with appropriate personnel to prepare the budget system and incorporate all relevant data to produce a consolidated budget. Review all budgets for technical accuracy, adherence to university guidelines, and financial integrity.
Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Meet with various KSOM business units to review and evaluate quarterly financial projections. Provide timely reporting on the status of units to leadership.
Develop, enhance, and maintain automated and manual systems and procedures to support financial operations.
Lead the design and execution of strategic financial and business initiatives, including data analysis, evaluation, and presentation of insights to leadership.
Collaborate with university units including the Office of the Comptroller, Budget and Planning, Advancement, and the Health System to gather and consolidate key performance indicators (KPIs) for leadership reporting.
Support the development of team members by fostering career growth, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment, and modeling strong ethics and accountability. Build a culture of trust, transparency, and values-driven behavior while ensuring high-quality service to KSOM through effective team engagement.
As part of the leadership team, model and promote organizational culture, values, and behaviors within the department.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or modify duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
Minimum five years of financial reporting or project management experience
Expert knowledge of financial analysis and reporting
Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques
Directly related management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree, preferably MBA
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting or project management
Experience with Workday Finance and Anaplan
Experience working in a university environment, with knowledge of university systems and procedures
Advanced to expert Excel skills
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Experience leading staff involved in financial reporting functions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-technical audiences
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
High level of integrity and professionalism in maintaining confidentiality
Experience in a complex academic medical center or healthcare environment preferred

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is hybrid on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $150k - $165k. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree In Business Administration Or in related field(s)
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Minimum Skills: Expert knowledge of and experience in financial analysis and reporting. Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques. Directly related management experience.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 7 years
Preferred Skills: Directly related experience in a university environment with knowledge of university systems and procedures preferred.

USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.