Accounts Payable Manager (FINANCIAL SVC SUPV 2)

Under the general direction of the CAHFS Administration Officer, oversees all CAHFS business operations & related policies & procedures for purchasing, accounts payable, and travel/entertainment activity at 4 locations statewide with 200 employees and a $40M annual budget. As needed, recommends changes to department policies and practices in the area of accounts payable, purchasing, and travel/entertainment. Serves as technical lead and subject matter expert in assigned areas and as the CAHFS Fiscal Officer. Responsible for analytical studies on Business Office functions; short- and long-range planning efforts; ensuring productivity/performance measures are met; and establishing, implementing, and documenting system-wide operating procedures for financial functions.

Apply By Date: June 30, 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex business services including accounts payable, travel, entertainment, contracts, and/or procurement, and reviewing transactions for completeness and policy compliance.
• Experience performing fiscal close activities, account management/reconciliation, general ledger review, and managing multiple fund sources (federal, state, private, etc.), and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP/GASB) for budgeting and financial reporting.
• Leadership and supervisory skills to effectively recruit, train, and motivate staff and monitor performance to meet business objectives.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify problems and implement solutions to research, collect, analyze and interpret data from a wide variety of sources and to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge and experience to effectively use automated financial accounting/procurement systems (i.e. Aggie Enterprise, Pre-Purchasing, Aggie Expense, etc.) for transactions and data analysis/reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel/Tableau to produce financial reports.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (in person, writing, and telephone) to effectively communicate and work closely with a diverse group including faculty, staff, clients, and individuals from other University units and government/outside agencies, to research, secure, and/or provide information and clarify situations, and resolve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with University systems (Aggie Enterprise, UCPath, AggieExpense, and Pre-Purchasing), processes, and polices.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting and troubleshooting laboratory needs.
• Experience mapping existing processes and implementing process changes to deliver efficiencies or quality improvement.
• Experience achieving timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distributing effort appropriately among projects, meeting deadlines, reporting on progress, and maintaining a high level of productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Financial Administration & Management
• 25% - Accounting, Financial Reporting & Special Projects
• 25% - Supervision & Leadership

Department Overview

CAHFS provides California's livestock and poultry industries, and veterinary practitioners who serve them, with a full range of diagnostic laboratory services for disease control, enhancement of health management, and protection from diseases common to animal and humans. In meeting this need, the CAHFS also serves as the backbone of California's disease warning system through its animal disease surveillance program. The system consists of four laboratories currently located in Davis, Turlock, Tulare and San Bernardino. Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and through revenue generated from user fees. An additional program, the Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, is funded through a contract with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and horse wagering monies and provides full-service drug testing and a pharmacology research and development program.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $85,500.00 - $157300.00 (Department budgeted salary range: $85,500 - $121,400/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: 23
• UC Job Title: FINANCIAL SVC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 004631
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy or and our .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC:

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential. Per the terms and agreements of the department's contracts and grants, the position requires signing of a Confidentiality Agreement