Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Financial Reporting Analyst. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $6,799 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $5,537 to $10,014 per month.

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Exempt II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to support systemwide financial reporting, with a focus on 90+ auxiliary organizations. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this role prepares financial reports and analysis, develops reporting tools and training, evaluates audited statements for compliance, coordinates audit schedules, and serves as the key liaison between auxiliaries, external auditors, and the Chancellor’s Office.

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Financial Reporting Manager, the Financial Reporting Analyst will perform duties as outlined below:

Systemwide Financial Reporting and Analysis

-Serve as the prime contact for component units financial reporting related matters and their respective external auditors, as needed.

-Perform analyses and reviews of the component units' stand-alone financial statements to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency including MD&A and notes to the financial statements.

-Review component units' auditor qualifications, framework and presentation, and external auditors' satisfaction survey.

-Perform analyses and reconciliations of component units' financial information with systemwide data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the financial information for reporting of financial results, financial forecasts, and key business metrics.

-Prepare systemwide audit schedules related to component units to ensure timely submission to external audit firm.

-Assist in research for and preparation of systemwide passdown schedules.

-Evaluate impact of new GASB/FASB accounting standards as they apply to component units and participate in planning and developing financial reporting tools/guides for implementing new standards.

-Perform analyses and review of the component units' financial data to ensure timely implementation of accounting standards that include standalone financial statements and supplementary information for component units.

-Update CSU GAAP Accounting and Reporting manual as it applies to component units, including the Annual Financial Reporting Instructions.

-Actively participate in or lead workgroups to address policies, standards and procedures for financial reporting relating to component units.

-Research activities over complex accounting problems/issues.

Systemwide Coordination of Other Reporting and Compliance

-Assist in the review of the completion of corrective action plans for significant deficiencies arising from audits.

-Assist in the preparation of the IPEDS finance survey reports and related communications to campuses.

-Assist in NCAA Reporting and Compliance and related communications to campuses.

Systemwide Training

-Assist with the maintenance and update of systemwide training materials, analysis, and process improvements, and assist in training sessions.

-Provide training, guidance, and support to component units.

Other Assignments

Other assignments include the following, but not limited to:

-Assist in maintaining user access rights to Wdesk, SharePoint, and MoveIt;

-Assist in ensuring completeness and accuracy of the CSU GAAP User Access List;

-Ad Hoc reporting and other special projects assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

-Minimum 3 years' related experience in accounting, GAAP financial statement preparation/consolidation, financial reporting and analysis.

-Extensive knowledge of GAAP (GASB and FASB Standards) and familiarity with GAAS. This is necessary for the preparation of financial statements and supporting audit schedules.

-Strong analytical and technical accounting skills. This is necessary for the performance of fluctuation, variance, projection, and trend analyses.

-Ability to effectively research, present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus.

-Ability to independently work with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines.

-Knowledge of business process policies and procedures.

-Experience with accounting, automated accounting systems, and advanced knowledge of Excel.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

-CPA certification or progress towards certification highly desired.

-CSU/higher education and/or public accounting experience.

-Knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials, Data Warehouse, and/or Tableau.

-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by May 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, 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.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.