Auxiliary Accounting Manager; Administrator

Auxiliary Accounting Manager (Administrator I)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates.

The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

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Department Summary:

The Auxiliary Accounting Manager reports directly to the Financial Accounting and Reporting Director and is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, financial processes and reporting of the University Foundation (UF), an auxiliary organization of Chico State.

The Auxiliary Accounting Manager provides oversight, training and management to staff that perform a full range of professional accounting work for the Auxiliary and the University. This position is responsible for administering policies and managing processes for timely and appropriate accounting and financial reporting, ensuring that deadlines are met, improving processes and recommending policy changes. This position responds to requests for financial information and reporting from other University areas and various external entities.

This position requires the application of theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession. Incumbent must have the ability to analyze and resolve complex transactions from various systems and processes and independently complete complex accounting reconciliations. Incumbent will ensure that assigned accounting program activities are carried out in accordance with established policy and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards.

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration or closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

AND

Minimum of three years of progressive work experience in the fields of accounting, governmental accounting or public administration.

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in related field or CPA.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working successfully with external auditors and resolving audit findings.
• Experience leading accounting operations, supervising, and taking a significant role in producing financial statements and supporting documents.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,000 - $115,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set…