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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 3 Working Title Business Operations Transitional Lead
Job Code 004628 Grade 21
Department Name Admin Svcs & Strat Exec Team Dept - D02043 Department Head Veronica Ruiz
Supervisor Nichole Sparks Effective Date 04/01/2024
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced financial service professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Custom Scope
Under the general direction of the Business Operations Manager, the Business Operations Transactional Lead serves as a highly productive analyst for organizational units that the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET) supports, which include, but are not limited to; the Office of the Chancellor, the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), the Vice Chancellor of Planning, Budget and Administrative Services (PB&A), Facilities Services, and Auxiliary Services, and Health Well-being & Safety (HWS). The organizations that ASSET supports are some of the campus's largest and most complex units, serving 29 Divisions, encompassing 78 departments, with combined annual expenditures of over $200 million. The Business Operations Transactional Lead will use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of financial practices, policies, and procedures in an educational enterprise, and subject matter expertise in all transactional areas of procurement, entertainment, and campus recharges. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and effectively maintains a high standard of customer service.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Healthcare business operations experience. Preferred
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, collections and billing), to resolve issues, and prepare business process procedures and policy recommendations.
  • In collaboration with the ASSET Finance team maintain and track licenses, contracts, and MOUs to ensure updated contact information, timelines, terms and conditions, and initiate renewals as needed. Coordinates all billing for internal campus departments for professional services and space rental.
20
Provides guidance to less experienced team members on financial processing functions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, recharge billing, travel/entertainment, gift accounting, cashiering and collections.
  • Provides guidance on UC Policy in regard to procurement, travel, and entertainment. Acts as the first point of contact for transactional escalations and primary liaison between departments, business operations, and central offices.
20
May act as team leader for support staff.
  • In consultation with the Business Operations Manager, helps coordinate and distribute assignments as needed in order to meet deadlines, with a primary focus on transactional and/or policy problem resolution. Serves as a resource and takes the lead in training new staff on Concur, Oracle Financials, and web recharges/work orders. Provides backup assistance as needed for team members who are out on a temporary basis.
20
Participates in moderately complex audits of processes and recommends changes to processes. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
  • Alerts/advises the Business Operations Manager regarding areas of high risk and/or potential weaknesses in internal controls. Proposes recommendations to meet campus needs.
10
Responsible for providing reports and analyses for varied and complex budgetary, financial and resource projects.
  • Responsible for monitoring supplies and equipment transactions, maintaining vendor contract agreements, and monitoring and releasing encumbrances. During fiscal close, assists with processing and reviewing accruals, closing entries, and various other closing steps.
5
Assesses and recommends to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.
5
Recommends and implements quality customer service standards and procedures to affect various constituencies, including internal department, students and external vendors.
5
Interprets related policies and advises customers accordingly.
5
Helps train staff and creates effective teamwork environment.
5
Other duties as required.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Required
Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Required
Knowledge of UC policies and procedures related to finance, purchasing, travel, and entertainment. Preferred
Familiarity and experience with UC Riverside's financial systems including Concur, Oracle Financial, web recharges/work orders. Preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment, and decision-making. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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