Manager of Financial Reporting

Position Summary
San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to serve as Manager of Financial Reporting within the University Controller’s Office. This role offers the opportunity to apply strong accounting and audit skills in a public university setting where accuracy, transparency, and thoughtful stewardship truly matter. This position is well-suited for someone who values meaningful work, professional judgment, and long-term impact—and who is interested in contributing their expertise to an institution that serves students, research, and the broader community.

About the Role
The Manager of Financial Reporting is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the university’s external financial reporting, with primary responsibility for the GAAP reporting ledger. The work focuses on ensuring that SDSU’s financial information is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable accounting standards, while reflecting the underlying activities of a large and complex public institution.

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across campus to understand new initiatives and ensure they are reflected appropriately in financial reporting. You’ll also serve as a key contact for the university’s external auditors, helping coordinate the annual audit process and resolve accounting questions as they arise. The position also supports specialized financial reporting for SDSU’s Division I Athletics program by coordinating NCAA-required agreed-upon procedures. 

What You’ll Work On

This role blends technical accounting work with collaboration across the university. Key areas include:  

• Financial Reporting and GAAP Compliance
  Maintain the GAAP reporting ledger; ensure accurate transfer of activity from the legal accounting ledger; prepare required journal entries; and complete the annual GAAP financial reporting package in alignment with CSU guidelines.
• Audit Coordination
  Support and coordinate the annual external financial statement audit; serve as a primary point of contact for auditors; prepare schedules and documentation; and collaborate with campus partners to address audit questions in a timely and constructive manner.
• Capital Assets Accounting
  Help maintain the capital assets subsidiary ledger, including monthly reconciliations; collaborate with campus departments to ensure appropriate capitalization of expenditures; support construction project funding certifications; and ensure compliance with CSU and IRS documentation and bond retention requirements for a capital assets ledger representing nearly $1 billion in university assets.
• Collaboration and Team Support
  Provide day-to-day guidance to a small team; support consistent and accurate work practices; and contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.

Why Join Us?

• Support SDSU’s strategic goals around student success, research excellence, and institutional sustainability by ensuring accurate, transparent, and compliant financial reporting.
• Apply your accounting and audit expertise to meaningful, campus-wide work, including GAAP financial reporting, external audits, and stewardship of a capital assets ledger representing nearly $1 billion in university assets.
• Work in a collaborative, service-oriented environment within the University Controller’s Office, partnering with colleagues across campus to support sound decision-making and responsible use of public resources.
• Engage with a diverse and dynamic campus community while contributing to high-impact initiatives that advance SDSU’s growth, accountability, and long-term resilience.
• Join a university committed to integrity, continuous improvement, and public service—where your work helps build trust and enables the mission every day.

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with on-site work in San Diego after the training period.

Department Summary

San Diego State University is a nationally recognized public research university and one of 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system. Within the Division of Business and Financial Affairs, the Department of Financial Operations supports the university’s academic, research, and student success mission through strong financial governance, controls, and reporting. The division