Accounting Manager - Los Angeles
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Job No: 552727; 10/22/2025
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.
The University:
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.
The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students.
The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.
The Position:
Under general direction of the University Controller, the Accounting Manager is a strategic partner in the fiscal administration of California State University, Los Angeles, and its Auxiliary Organizations.
The Accounting Manager is a hands-on and participative leader who develops and directs an internal team that supports the Controller and the campus' Auxiliary Organizations in the areas of accounting, financial reporting, audit, and tax.
This role also assists with year-end legal and GAAP reporting and partners with and compliments the other campus business departments and operations.
The incumbent participates in all aspects of supporting of the mission and goals of California State University, Los Angeles, and its Auxiliary Organizations.
The incumbent plays an active role in partnering with other campus business units and operations relating to the day-to-day business operations.
The incumbent will also actively engage in California State University system-wide and other higher education initiatives and committees. The incumbent maximizes and strengthens the internal capacity of a well respected, high-impact higher education institution.Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Seven years of increasingly responsible professional accounting and finance experience, including two to three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Extensive working knowledge of GAAP financial statement models according to FASB and GASB including governmental fund accounting. Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing accounting and fiscal management leadership in a complex, decentralized organization. Demonstrated knowledge with nonprofit fund accounting and institutionally related foundations.Ability to:
plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of clerical, technical, and professional accounting personnel; design and improve financial record-keeping systems and procedures; analyze, evaluate, and effectively present findings; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; explain, interpret, and implement governmental accounting principles and internal accounting standards; write a variety of correspondences, including reports; and act decisively under stressful situations.
Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.
California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in related field. CPA License. Certification in accounting (CPA) or advanced degree in business administration (MBA). Five years of progressively responsible, professional-level public accounting/audit experience.
Experience with fund driver, Raiser's Edge, and People Soft financial System and Higher Education and/or the California State University experience.
Knowledge in financial and tax reporting requirements with Higher Education and/or the CSU system, and familiarity with PeopleSoft Financial system and specific CSU Financial software such as the Common Management Systems.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4,135 - $12,288/monthly. (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range is $8,333 - $9,583/Monthly) A comprehensive benefits package is provided.
Appointment:
The Administrator I appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.
All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.
The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
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