Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting (Administrator II)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under the general direction of the AVP of Financial Services, the Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting provides professional and functional leadership and expertise in the University’s financial assessment and reporting processes for CSU and State. The Director analyzes, interprets, compiles and integrates complex financial information from various university entities, prepares periodic internal and external reports ensuring that financial information is recorded accurately and appropriately. Applying professional level of judgment, this position acts as a key technical advisor to management on the processing and reporting of financial information.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and CPA License (inactive CPA license is acceptable).
AND
Five years experience in an accounting position where substantial judgment, analysis, interpretation, integration of complex data and information was required, including:

• Professional experience in public accounting/auditing is necessary to efficiently supervise the organization, compilation and preparation of GAAP financial statements and supporting work papers.
• Experience using automated accounting systems, complex spreadsheets, graphic display of information, database and database query tools.
• Extensive experience in detailed financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of complex accounting.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Bilingual.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Financial System or equivalent Enterprise Financial Information Systems.
• Supervisory and leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Work experience in an academic setting, ideally public higher education.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, processes, and procedures.
• SQL writing knowledge.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm. 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $57,744 - $185,388 per year.  (Admin II)

Anticipated hiring salary not expected to exceed:  $120,000 per year. The anticipated hiring range will be determined based on the experience and credentials of the chosen candidate.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data