Director, Financial Reporting

Position Information

Director, Financial Reporting – responsible for California State University financial reporting, including accounting policy, procedures and guidance, for universities and component units. The incumbent coordinates systemwide annual reporting close, external audit(s), and oversees the systemwide tax program. The director acts as liaison with external auditors, university, and component units’ financial officers, and state financial officers.

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on‑site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Generous vacation plan
• 15 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Additional details:
  Comprehensive Benefits Package

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $160,008 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Administrator III

Applicants are required to submit both documents.

• Lead financial reporting by directing systemwide external financial reporting, including year‑end reporting to the State Controller’s Office, GAAP financial statements (including component units), Single Audit and Federal Clearinghouse submissions, IPEDS, and other required filings. Lead implementation of new accounting standards (GASB and FASB) and support presentation of financial and audit information to the Board of Trustees.
• Supervise financial information analysis by overseeing uniform financial structures across all universities, the Chancellor’s Office, and component units, including systemwide data definitions, chart of accounts, and derivation rules. Lead systemwide quality‑control efforts to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting. Review financial data included in official reports and public materials, including systemwide publications, and oversee transitions to updated reporting processes and procedures.
• Oversee the external reporting and audit process by serving as liaison with the State Controller’s Office and systemwide external auditors. Oversee auxiliary organization auditor qualifications and assist universities in resolving audit issues and compliance matters.
• Coordinate financial accounting & reporting policies, procedures and training by acting as the systemwide subject matter expert for accounting and financial reporting. Develop and issue accounting policies, procedures, and guidance; ensure delivery of systemwide training; and participate in committees and initiatives to strengthen consistency in financial reporting.
• Lead tax administration by overseeing the systemwide tax program, including monitoring changes in tax law, providing compliance guidance, overseeing required tax filings, and leading systemwide tax training and quality‑control efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Five years in a supervisory role.
• Eight years of related experience in an accounting/business environment.
• Five years of experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Five years of experience in financial analysis and reporting in a higher education or governmental environment.
• This position requires a strong working knowledge of complex accounting, including fundamentals of governmental accounting, reporting, and tax.
• The incumbent must possess strong problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

• CPA preferred.
• CSU financial systems, information classification, reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation.
• Masters' degree, or higher degree, preferred.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by February 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

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