Overview Job
ID 36834900
Category Accounting and Finance Organization Planning Budget & Administration Department Accounting Dept Location Riverside Area Salary $93,200
- $174,200 Date Posted 2026-06-09T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM
- 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for
Employee Referral Bonus:
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No Position Information We are collaborating with Another Source, an external recruitment agency, to manage the initial stages of our hiring process. Please connect with them directly using this link prior to completing the application: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102433/assistant-controller
- -university-of-california%2c-riverside/job . The full salary range for the Assistant Controller
- Financial Audit and Reporting is $93,200
- $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $93,200
- $133,700 annually.
We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting and Controls reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business & Financial Services and Controller. This position manages the accuracy of financial statements, ensures GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance, supports executive leadership by preparing financial reports. Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis and supports the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting and establishment of reporting templates for the campus. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area. Experience 8
- 13 years of related experience.
Minimum Requirements Due to the intensity of fiscal year end closing, vacations are not normally granted in July. Weekend and evening work may be required. Expert knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of complex scope which involve unique issues. Advanced understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired results. Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report on data that is complex in nature. Expert ability to effectively communicate complex information to management verbally and in writing. Highly experienced using financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique and complex regulatory compliance requirements. Expert knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Expert level accounting related knowledge and skills; in-depth knowledge of the accounting function. Preferred Qualifications Due to the intensity of fiscal year end closing, vacations are not normally granted in July. Weekend and evening work may be required. Expert knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of complex scope which involve unique issues. Advanced understanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired results. Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report on data that is complex in nature. Expert ability to effectively communicate complex information to management verbally and in writing. Highly experienced using financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique and complex regulatory compliance requirements. Expert knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Expert level accounting related knowledge and skills; in-depth knowledge of the accounting function. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility.
- U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid.
- Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation.
- Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
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. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Certification Requirements Professional certification. CPA Job Description Details General Information Job Title
GEN ACCOUNTANT 5
Job Code 005970 Grade 24 Department Head Asirra Suguitan Supervisor Asirra Suguitan Generic Scope Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level. Custom Scope Having wide-ranging accounting-related experience, uses expert accounting concepts and standards and organization objectives to resolve complex accounting issues and assignments where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors and multiple sources of accounting and finance related information. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Internal and external contacts often pertain to accounting and financial reporting matters of significance to the department and the organization. Is considered a subject matter expert and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry. Department Custom Scope The Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting and Controls reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor-Business & Financial Services and Controller. This position manages the accuracy of financial statements, ensures GAAP/GASB/regulatory compliance, supports executive leadership by preparing financial reports. Provides budget-to-actual variance analysis, full balance sheet, and supports the CFO in strategic financial planning and forecasting and establishment of financial reporting templates for the campus. This position is responsible for developing financial models, strategies and recommendations which inform executive level decision making and support campus-wide integrated strategic planning processes to maximize income on cash balances and long term working capital, and determine feasibility of funding capital projects and initiatives that are consistent with liquidity, cash flow, and risk budget requirements. Key Responsibilities Performs the most complex and advanced analysis techniques, understands past performance and determines present and future performance and/or resource allocations. In collaboration with senior management, independently designs, develops, and deploys effective fund management strategies and internal controls aimed at mitigating financial risk, by exercising leadership, effective decision making, fiscal oversight, and stewardship of University external funds, in compliance with contract, University, State, and Federal regulations. Key areas of responsibility include implementing best practices to maximize cash in-flows; monitoring analytical and data support services provided to Resource Planning & Budget for the indirect cost rate negotiation process; collaborating with the Office of Research on post award administration issues and unit financial managers on compliance considerations; leading large scale audits and ensuring PBCs are appropriate, organized and compliant; designing and implementing communication plans and strategies to inform and educate customers; evaluating industry trends to identify required modifications to accounting practices; and participating on system-wide steering committees to facilitate strategic change management and leadership relevant to contract and grant post award management. Provides fiscal oversight, management, and stewardship over University gift, endowment, and federal appropriation funds. 25% Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Provides oversight, expertise, and consulting services for UCR executive management and campus clients in the development of financial and investment strategies, to maximize income on cash balances and long term working capital by creating Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) and Total Return on Investment Pool (TRIP) decision support models and recommendations that take advantage of the economies of scale of investing in a larger pool and a broader range of maturities, while mitigating interest rate, credit, return, and liquidity risks within campus risk tolerance. Provides timely and informed financial consulting services for UCR executive management and campus clients to support new campus initiatives, resource allocation strategies, and capital projects by developing debt affordability models and conducting feasibility studies that illustrate the University's long range financial position and ability to repay financial liabilities, with consideration to market conditions, revenue sources, and existing commitments; recommends alternative financing and budgetary strategies that integrate multiple fund sources to facilitate the construction, acquisition, or lease of real property assets; and determines debt service requirements and interim financing cost estimates for capital projects. 20% Balances books periodically and prepares profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements. Leverages existing systems tools, to create periodic and ad hoc reports on cash inflows and outflows, cash and investment balances and performance, debt analysis, balance sheet reports, key liquidity analytics or metrics, risk issues and early warning indicators. 15% Leads development, implementation and maintenance efforts in one or a combination of comprehensive and complex general accounting systems. Develops, builds, and maintains analytical, reporting and forecasting systems by participating in workgroups and activities to define technology system development requirements to enhance liquidity management capabilities; analyzes and maps existing business processes, to build system specifications; collaborates with functional managers and subject matter experts throughout the University, and UCOP to improve forecasting quality and efficiency; and leverages existing systems tools, to create periodic and ad hoc reports on cash inflows and outflows, cash and investment balances and performance, key liquidity analytics or metrics, risk issues and early warning indicators. 10% Leads others in the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries and general ledger accounts. 10% Interprets complex reports and records for administrators and managers. Facilitates executive management decision making on treasury related activities by developing analytical summaries, recommendations, and reports that depict actual daily cash inflows/outflows and cash balances; investment account/portfolio balances and investment yields/performance; roll-forward reporting and analysis of cash, investments, working capital, and borrowing position from incurred transaction activities; comparative/competitive reports of investment performance, and liquidity and financial strength metrics/analytics; annual (fiscal year) schedule of debt service; fees paid to banks, credit card processors, and investment funds/managers, with recommendations for cost savings, revenue enhancement/fee recovery, and efficiencies; scorecard/dashboard report of daily cash inflows/outflows, cash balances, and liquidity metrics; forecast of fiscal year cash inflows and outflows (by day) and liquidity requirements; credit rating agency activity (e.g., debt ratings) on UC system; and other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required. 10% Provides guidance to others in department and may serve in a "lead" capacity on project assignments. Develops, documents and maintains a knowledge base of the University's cash, banking, debt, and investment activities for the purpose of liquidity analysis and facilitating efficient use of capital by obtaining an understanding of sources and uses of cash, reporting, forecasting, departments/functions, key contacts, processing, and related policies and procedures. 10% Special Conditions Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Must successful pass a background check prior to hire.
