Assistant Controller — GAAP & Financial Reporting Lead

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

Position Information

We are collaborating with Another Source, an external recruitment agency, 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 for the Assistant Controller - Financial Audit and Reporting is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $140,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting and Controls reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business & Financial Services and Controller. This position manages the accuracy of financial statements, ensures GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance, supports executive leadership by preparing financial reports. Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis and supports the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting and establishment of reporting templates for the campus. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Position Information

We are collaborating with Another Source, an external recruitment agency, 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 for the Assistant Controller - Financial Audit and Reporting is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $140,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting and Controls reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business & Financial Services and Controller. This position manages the accuracy of financial statements, ensures GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance, supports executive leadership by preparing financial reports. Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis and supports the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting and establishment of reporting templates for the campus. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area.

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

8 - 13 years of related experience.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Expert level accounting related knowledge and skills; in-depth knowledge of the accounting function.
• Expert knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of complex scope which involve unique issues.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report on data that is complex in nature.
• Expert ability to effectively communicate complex information to management verbally and in writing.
• Highly experienced using financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique and complex regulatory compliance requirements.
• Expert knowledge of common desktop/web applications.
• Advanced understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired results.
• 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
  
  

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  
  

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. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.

Custom Scope

Having wide-ranging accounting-related experience, uses expert accounting concepts and standards and organization objectives to resolve complex accounting issues and assignments where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors and multiple sources of accounting and finance related information. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Internal and external contacts often pertain to accounting and financial reporting matters of significance to the department and the organization. Is considered a subject matter expert and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry.

Department Custom Scope

The Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting and Controls reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business & Financial Services and Controller. This position manages the accuracy of financial statements, ensures GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance, supports executive leadership by preparing financial reports. Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis, full balance sheet, and supports the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting and establishment of financial reporting templates for the campus. This position is responsible for developing financial models, strategies and recommendations which inform executive level decision making and support campus-wide integrated strategic planning processes to maximize income on cash balances and long term working capital, and determine feasibility of funding capital projects and initiatives that are consistent with liquidity, cash flow, and risk budget requirements.