Director, Financial Reporting

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director, Financial Reporting
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The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $160,008 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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)

Administrator III

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

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Systemwide Financial Standards & Reporting
, the Director, Financial Reporting will perform duties as outlined below:

Leads Financial Reporting by directing California State University 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. Leads implementation of new accounting standards (GASB and FASB) and supports presentation of financial and audit information to the Board of Trustees.

Supervises financial information analysis by overseeing the uniform financial structures across all universities, the Chancellor’s Office, and component units, including systemwide data definitions, chart of accounts, and derivation rules. Leads systemwide quality-control efforts to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting. Reviews financial data included in official reports and public materials, including systemwide publications, and oversees transitions to updated reporting processes and procedures.

Oversees the external reporting and audit process by serving as liaison with the State Controller’s Office and systemwide external auditors. Oversees auxiliary organization auditor qualifications and assists universities in resolving audit issues and compliance matters.

Coordinates financial accounting & reporting policies, procedures and training by acting as the systemwide subject matter expert for accounting and financial reporting. Develops and issues accounting policies, procedures, and guidance; ensures delivery of systemwide training; and participates in committees and initiatives to strengthen consistency in financial reporting.

Leads 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.
• 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.
• Experience with CSU financial systems, information classification, reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation.
• Master's degree, or higher degree, preferred.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 23, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by…