Assistant Controller - Financial Audit and Reporting

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://ca 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.

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

Experience Requirements: 8–13 years of related experience.

• 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.

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

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.