Assistant Controller - Financial Audit and Reporting

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 93,200 - 174,200; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks an Assistant Controller – Financial Audit and Reporting to oversee the accuracy of financial statements, ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance, and prepare reports for executive leadership.

The role conducts budget-to-actual variance analysis, supports the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting, and helps establish standardized reporting templates across departments. Sponsorship is not available for visas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8–13 years of related experience.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accuracy of financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance.
• Prepare financial reports for executive leadership.
• Provide budget‑to‑actual variance analysis.
• Support the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting, including reporting templates.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPA or equivalent professional certification

Tools

Oracle Cloud Financials

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller – Financial Audit and Reporting – Cal University Riverside

We are collaborating with Another Source to manage the initial stages of our hiring process. Please connect with them directly using this link prior to completing the application: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102433/assistant-controller---university-of-california%2c-riverside/job. The full salary range is $93,200–$174,200 annually; the expected pay scale is up to $140,000 annually. Base salary offers consider education, licensure, certifications, experience, and business needs. This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor – Business & Financial Services and Controller. Responsibilities include managing the accuracy of financial statements, ensuring GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance, preparing financial reports for executive leadership, providing budget‑to‑actual variance analysis, and supporting the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting, including establishing reporting templates. Applicants must have current UCR work authorization; sponsorship of employment visas is not available. All University employees must comply with applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and government directives.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience Requirements: 8–13 years of related experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Expert level accounting knowledge and skills; in-depth knowledge of the accounting function.
• Expert knowledge of analytical procedures used in complex accounting projects.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report on complex data.
• Expert ability to effectively communicate complex information to management verbally and in writing.
• Highly experienced with financial transactions, systems, and complex regulatory compliance requirements.
• Expert knowledge of common desktop/web applications.
• Advanced understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired outcomes.
• Due to the intensity of fiscal year‑end closing, vacations are not normally granted in July; weekend and evening work may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of UC policies and procedures.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Oracle Cloud Financials experience.

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 categories under state or federal law.