University Controller

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Job no: 560708
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Executive, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Administrator III
Hours:Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12,807 - 14,229
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CSU Salary Schedule

* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: August 26, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system,
California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Finance, the University Controller provides leadership for the university’s core financial, transactional, and compliance functions, with a strong mandate to modernize operations, lead enterprise change, and leverage technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery. This role oversees general accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting. The University Controller serves as the university’s chief steward of financial integrity while acting as a change leader responsible for transforming financial operations into a streamlined, data enabled, customer centric organization.

The University Controller is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting to the Chancellor’s Office, leadership, and AVP for Finance. The Controller formulates controls to ensure stewardship of assets and works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to provide core business services in alignment with senior leadership initiatives and the University’s mission and goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for meeting CSU accounting requirements to record and report the University’s financial transactions, overseeing the preparation of the campus financial statements and reports, ensuring that fiscal operations meet CSU and campus policy requirements, and managing the general ledger and operating ledger operations of the campus financial system, including the chart of accounts.
• Supervises the MPP, lead, and other key personnel in each area…