Accounting Financial Supervisor

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,185 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking an Accounting Financial Supervisor for the Department of Surgery. The role reports to the Senior Clinical Administrative Director and collaborates with Division Chiefs to develop and operationalize annual budgets for all fund groups, including clinical, research, gifts, and academic funds.

The position is hybrid on-site at USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5-7 years of administrative or project administration experience.
• Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Masters Degree (MBA, Accounting or MHA).

Responsibilities

• Consolidated Monthly, Quarterly and Annual P/L by Cost Center
• Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Projections
• Accounting background in Healthcare, Institutional Research, Gifts and Development
• Third Party Professional Service Agreements (PSA)
• Supervision of Departmental Accounting Staff
• Accountability and Implementation of University Travel and Expense Policies

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Diplomacy

Organizational skills

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Masters Degree (MBA, Accounting or MHA)

Job description

USC Department of Surgery is seeking an Accounting Financial Supervisor. Working directly under the supervision of the Department Senior Clinical Administrative Director, the Accounting Financial Supervisor works closely with all Department Division Chiefs and Department Cost Center Managers to create and operationalize annual Fiscal Year Budgets for all Fund Groups, including Clinical, MSAA, Research, Gift and various Academic funds.

The successful candidate will be motivated, pro‑active, resourceful, and detail‑oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience working with Senior Leadership and Faculty on annual Budgets, Projections and Variance reports.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Consolidated Monthly, Quarterly and Annual P/L by Cost Center
• Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Projections
• Accounting background in Healthcare, Institutional Research, Gifts and Development
• Third Party Professional Service Agreements (PSA)
• Supervision of Departmental Accounting Staff
• Accountability and Implementation of University Travel and Expense Policies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of administrative or project administration experience
• Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Comfortable interfacing with highest level of university leadership and university supporters/volunteers.
• Demonstrated affinity for diplomacy and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Masters Degree (MBA, Accounting or MHA)
• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• A cooperative and team‑oriented attitude

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 $89,185.09 - $130,000 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 Experience: 2 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Senior or lead bookkeeping/accounting experience with directly related college study. Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles, methods, practices and terminology used in financial/accounting and statistical recordkeeping work. Ability to train, evaluate and supervise the work of employees. Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and effective communications skills.

Job ID: REQ20177968

Posted Date: 07/17/2026