DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Company: State of California
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Job Posting: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE California Institute of Regenerative Medicine JC-237553 - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Final Filing Date: Until Filled Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail This position is in the Finance Office for the agency. The Finance team is responsible for the agency's accounting, budgeting, forecasting, contracting, procurement, and facilities management and ensures that all financial operations are in accordance with the State law. The reporting structure for this position is to be determined. This position will oversee the Finance Office. Job Functions In this position you will be accountable for: Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily financial operations of the CIRM, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and procurement.
• Participates with leadership team in projecting, planning and implementing the budgetary process pertaining to the CIRM.
• With assistance from staff, develops the operations budget for CIRM, including individual budgets for cost centers, and prepares the Governor's galley budget. Work with managers to develop administrative budgets for CIRM's cost centers.
• Serves as one of the liaisons between the CIRM and various state control agencies, including the State Controller's Office, Department of Finance and Department of General Services regarding the CIRM's financial matters as needed.
• Presenting to the Governing Board and Finance Subcommittee on finance, budgeting and financial planning to ensure that the organization complies with, Proposition 14, and all State of California laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a budgetary control system to ensure the accuracy of information for budget projection and reporting.
• Manages the CIRM's complex accounting functions with the various control agencies including cash management, contract control and policies and procedures for sound internal fiscal practices and appropriate internal controls; ensures monthly and yearly financial reports are completed accurately and on time, according to government accounting standards.
• Be available to work outside of normal business hours and eligible for over time.
• Be able to travel statewide as necessary.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as, but not limited to: a personal computer (desktop or lap top models).
• Paper shredder, basic calculator, document system, (copier, facsimile, imaging).
• Ability to move materials and equipment, including boxes up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel statewide and nationally, as necessary. During the COVID pandemic, remote work is acceptable, however eventual willingness to work collocated with the team is a must. Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined at the Department's sole discretion. Must be regularly available and willing to work the hours the Department determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs. Other Information The duties of this position are performed indoors. The employee's workstation is located at 1999 Harrison Street building in Oakland and is equipped with standard or ergonomic equipment, as appropriate. Travel may be required to attend meetings or training classes. I have read and understand the duties listed above and I can perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation. * (If you believe reasonable accommodation is necessary, discuss your concerns with the hiring supervisor. If unsure of a need for reasonable accommodation, inform the hiring supervisor, who will discuss your concerns with the Vice President, Administration). *A Reasonable Accommodation is any modification or adjustment made to a job, work environment, or employment practice or process that enables an individual with a disability or medical condition to perform the essential functions of his or her hob or to enjoy an equal employment opportunity. Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
  • DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Classification: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE $165,189.00 - $276,738.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Alameda County Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is the state's Stem Cell Agency. We were created by the voters of California when they approved Proposition 71 in 2004, and renewed when Proposition 14 was approved in 2020, providing $5.5 billion to invest in stem cell research in California. CIRM's mission, to accelerate stem cell and regenerative medicine treatments to patients with unmet medical needs, is what drives us to succeed every day. To meet this challenge, our team of highly trained and experienced professionals actively partners with both academia and industry in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment to fast-track the development of today's most promising stem cell and regenerative medicine technologies. CIRM is the world's largest institution dedicated to helping people by bringing the promise of regenerative medicine closer to reality.
    • Bachelor's in finance, economics, or accounting and/or MBA, or equivalent expertise through experience.
    • Significant experience in State budgeting, accounting, contracting and procurement or State financial management.
    • Strong management skills to effectively meet goals and objectives of the organization and manage staff.
    • Excellent analytic ability and oral and written communications skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to plan and act independently.
    • Ability to synthesize, clarify and disseminate complex information to all.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to anticipate issues and ensure efficient resolution.
    • Experience with rules and regulations of state government. Application Instructions
      Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
      
      Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically to--jobs@cirm.ca.gov or--through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
      • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
      • Resume is required and must be included.
      • Other - Cover Letter is required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: **A California State application is required as CIRM is a state agency. You will not be considered without this. All applicable fields on the State Application Form (STD. 678) must be filled out completely. Resume must be included. Clearly indicate on the Form STD. 678 in the field titled "Examination(s) or Job Titles for Which You Are Applying" the position title as indicated on this job announcement. Employment history on your application must be complete with dates, description of duties and responsibilities for each position held, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applicants who do not submit all of the required documentation (incomplete application package) may be eliminated from the selection process. NOTE: For security purposes, your full social security number is not required on the application. *All hires at CIRM are Exempt and considered Exempt for the purposes of collective bargaining. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: https://www.cirm.ca.gov/ Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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