Financial Analyst - Principal

Design and Construction

Full Time

87890BR

Job Summary

Having wide-ranging experience applies advanced financial, analytical, and governance expertise to resolve highly complex issues with enterprise-wide and institutional impact. Serves as a senior financial authority for UCSF Health Design & Construction (HDC), leading strategic capital financial planning, enterprise resource allocation, and financial policy development for the capital program, including Major and Routine Capital Projects totaling approximately $1B. Exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in developing financial methodologies, establishing evaluation criteria, interpreting policy, and setting institutional standards for capital financial management, internal controls, and risk stewardship. Operates with delegated authority to balance regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and organizational objectives. Provides expert-level financial consultation to Executive and Senior Leadership, influencing decisions related to funding strategies, portfolio governance, and enterprise financial risk. Represents UCSF Health and Real Estate in high-level internal and external forums, including direct engagement with State Auditors and external oversight entities, ensuring institutional accountability, credibility, and compliance.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. The salary range for this position is $113,800-$209,244, with a target entry point of $167,000+ depending on relevant experience. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The organization of UCSF Real Estate is focused on the development, planning, delivery, and management of physical space for UCSF. Key responsibilities include a unified approach to oversee the active UCSF growth planned on a multi-site campus and to manage the complex metropolitan environments affecting capital assets and projects and efforts to align municipal challenges with maximum effectiveness in support of the UCSF mission.

UCSF Real Estate is an integrated unit that enables the alignment of development, planning, design, construction, and management of facilities and a lease portfolio of 1 million square feet across UCSF. Services are provided through the following departments: Building Permit Services, Campus Design and Construction, Campus Planning, Construction Contract Administration, Health Design and Construction, Health Major Capital Projects, Real Estate Services, Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Capital Program Management and support through Business Intelligence, and Finance, Administration and Operations.

The Health Design & Construction Business Operations Team is responsible for ensuring that all construction, design, and professional services purchase order invoices are reviewed, processed, and paid promptly and in full compliance with contractual requirements. The team conducts comprehensive reviews of contract terms and conditions, identifies and documents any discrepancies related to invoice payments, and collaborates with the UCSF Real Estate Contracts Team to resolve issues in accordance with University policy and applicable regulations.
In addition, the team maintains accurate and complete internal and external escrow documentation; organizes and archives all relevant contract, project, and closeout records; and reconciles operational accounts and capital project expenditures with the general ledger to uphold fiscal integrity. The team also supports internal audits, prepares high-level financial reports for departmental leadership, and coordinates with relevant University departments to fulfill public records requests as required. The combined UCSF Campus and Health organizations include approximately 198 UCSF and 38 contract personnel; operating/recharge budgets of more than $52.2M per year; current year capital project expenditures of $900 million; and oversight and responsibility for > $13.3 billion long-range capital development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or four years of relevant experience.
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant progressive experience
• Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems, particularly within a higher education or healthcare capital program environment.
• Advanced ability to identify, collect, analyze, and report on complex financial and operational data.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing financial policies, internal controls, and capital funding strategies.
• Expert communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Expertise in PeopleSoft, Oracle, Unifier, and advanced Excel and data visualization tools.
• Exceptional consultative, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Deep understanding of internal control practices and risk management.
• The ability to work onsite in our Mission Bay office located in San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher preferred.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

000216 FINANCIAL ANL 5

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Financial, Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F