Controller

California State University, Chico; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Chico seeks aertified University Controller to provide strategic leadership for accounting and financial reporting across the university and its auxiliaries. This role ensures accuracy, fiscal accountability, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, while advising university leadership on related matters.

The position directs accounting functions, oversees close processes, prepares financial statements, and monitors compliance with GASB, FASB, GAAP, and state

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of University and Auxiliary accounting and financial reporting, including Student Financial Services.
• Oversee University and Auxiliary accounting records, financial transactions, general ledger activities, and reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and associated prepared-by-client schedules.
• Review and analyze financial statements and accounting information and make recommendations for corrections or improvements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements, including GASB, FASB, GAAP, Chancellor’s Office, and State of California requirements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable local, state, and federal tax requirements.

Job description

Job no: 562636
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Finance/Accounting, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after January 4, 2027for Financial Services.

The University Controller provides strategic leadership for University and Auxiliary accounting and financial reporting and has overall responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of financial records, fiscal accountability, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as a strategic financial advisor to University leadership on accounting, financial reporting, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory compliance matters and provides leadership and direction for the University’s accounting functions.

Job Duties

• Provide overall leadership and management of University and Auxiliary accounting and financial reporting, including Student Financial Services.
• Oversee University and Auxiliary accounting records, financial transactions, general ledger activities, and reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and associated prepared-by-client schedules.
• Review and analyze financial statements and accounting information and make recommendations for corrections or improvements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable accounting and financial reporting standards and requirements, including GASB, FASB, GAAP, Chancellor’s Office, and State of California requirements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable local, state, and federal tax requirements.