Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Job no: 526073
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Humboldt
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)




Assistant Controller

Accounting
Job #526073
First Review: Wednesday, May 5, 2023

Date Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.



(Job #526073) Administrator I, Assistant Controller, Salary Range: $3,750 - $11,146 monthly. Hiring Range: $7,917 - $9,167 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent. This position is an Administrator I in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Controller, the Assistant Controller will perform advanced professional accounting work involving the application of accounting principles and practices to the resolution of a wide variety of complex accounting problems. The incumbent leads the delivery of state accounting services and activities, serving as both as a high-level individual contributor and leader of the stateside accounting team. The incumbent provides expertise and supervision to other Accountants and Accounting Technicians, ensuring that assigned accounting activities are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting standards; work collaboratively with departments on internal/external audits of the campus and auxiliary organizations, and provide assistance with a variety of audit resolutions; lead and assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, year-end GAAP analyses and preparation of financial Statements, and general internal and external reporting for the University; work collaboratively with colleagues to provide innovative solutions to policies and processes and lead process improvement efforts; assist in system-wide implementations/modifications of the enterprise system and support software; Implementation and compliance of internal controls; and support the mission and values of the University.

Key Responsibilities:

• 20% - Provide training, guidance and assistance to other staff, including leading the day-to-day activities of the state accounting functions and reviewing the work of other technical or professional employees engaged in accounting, financial record-keeping, or financial reporting work.
• 20% - Provide direct management and oversight to accounting staff, including preparation of annual performance evaluations.
• 20% - Advanced professional accounting work such as financial analysis and complex journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the campus and auxiliary organizations; perform complex analysis related to the year-end preparation of GAAP financial reporting, develop financial statements and reports.
• 10% - Coordinate internal/external audits of the campus and auxiliary organizations; work collaboratively with the campus departments and divisions to assist with a variety of audit resolutions.
• 10%- Researching authoritative literature, formulate conclusions and recommend implementations.
• 10%- Evaluate procedures for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance; advise departments of feasible improvements.
• 5% - Special projects and ad hoc reporting
• 5% Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting and internal control methods and related laws, rules, and regulations; extensive knowledge and understanding of GASB and FASB accounting pronouncements and applications.
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership to a diverse staff and delivering a service-oriented approach in a highly regulated and compliance driven environment
• Strong management skills, team building experience, and change management abilities in directing and coordinating staff commitment to excellence; demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU
• Extensive knowledge of general ledger responsibilities and financial statement preparation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Experience building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Advanced ability to analyze financial and statistical data and draw sound conclusions, including presentation of data to a broad range of constituent groups
• Advanced financial, analytical and planning skills including experience preparing financial statements and developing and implementing policy as related to the duties assigned
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with diverse campus stakeholders to improve processes and systems
• Highly developed interpersonal and written communication, technical writing, public speaking and negotiating skills. Ability to present information clearly and effectively
• Ability to function independently with minimal guidance and supervision is essential
• Advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems
• Ability to research authoritative literature, formulate conclusions and recommend implementations required
• An understanding of the dynamics of diversity and equity in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding, as appropriate, in all levels of work
• Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible accounting experience - OR -
• An equivalent combination (eight years) of education and experience which has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license
• Government accounting experience, CSU accounting experience, including work with grants, contracts, endowments, gifts, knowledge of CSU structures and processes
• Experience using PeopleSoft

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2023.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

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.” In reference to the full disclosure letter, please refer to HR 2010-08.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3318
Publication Date: April 21, 2023


Advertised: 21 Apr 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Application Closes: Pacific Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/526073/assistant-controller

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