Controller - California State University, Sacramento

At a glance: Description: What you'll be doing:

Another Source’s client, California State University, Sacramento, is recruiting a Controller to join their University Enterprises, Inc. team in Sacramento, California. This is a hybrid opportunity, with two remote workdays available each week after six months. 

 

Here’s a little about California State University, Sacramento and University Enterprises, Inc.: 

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) is Sacramento State’s nonprofit auxiliary organization, providing grant and contract management, fiscal and administrative services, and strategic investments that support the university and its programs. Within this environment, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring strong financial stewardship, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal decision-making. 

 

This is an opportunity to join a complex university-affiliated organization where financial leadership touches a broad range of activities, including accounting, budgeting, cash management, investments, property development, audits, tax reporting, fixed assets, and financial planning. 

 

Learn more about UEI at Sac State: https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/  

 

About this role: 

Reporting to the Finance Director/CFO, the Controller is a key member of UEI’s financial leadership team, overseeing the Business Services function and helping shape the financial strategy behind a complex university-affiliated organization. This is a role with meaningful breadth—from financial reporting and cash management to audits, budgeting, investments, and long-term fiscal planning. 

 

You’ll lead a team of accounting professionals, including the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Supervisor, and Accounts Receivable Supervisor, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership across UEI and Sac State. For a finance leader who enjoys both the technical side of accounting and the opportunity to influence bigger-picture decisions, this role offers plenty of room to make an impact 

 

How you will spend your time 

• Lead and organize UEI’s financial information and oversee the Business Services Department, including the accounting systems and financial reporting infrastructure. 

• Provide leadership, coaching, supervision, performance management, and professional development for the Business Services team. 

• Partner with the Finance Director/CFO and organizational leaders on financial planning, analysis, forecasting, cash flow, investments, restricted funds, and other complex fiscal matters. 

• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting and reporting standards. 

• Guide compliance with GAAP, GASB, Government Auditing Standards, CSU requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations. 

• Oversee UEI cash management and investment activity, including approval of bank transfers, federal letter-of-credit draws, investment activity, and related reporting. 

• Provide accounting oversight for property acquisition, development, facility leases under GASB, bonds, capitalized interest, and related financing activities. 

• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation of work papers, audit responses, tax return schedules, and supporting documentation. 

• Oversee accounts receivable invoicing and collections, purchasing, accounts payable processing, 1099 reporting, and related financial operations. 

• Oversee fixed asset accounting and inventory, including equipment purchased through federal and state programs and transferred to the University. 

• Lead and support annual budget development, financial presentations, budget documentation, and financial reporting required for decision-making. 

• Ensure timely filing and compliance related to sales tax, use tax, and other tax obligations. 

• Implement new GASB accounting pronouncements and oversee accounting for pension and other post-employment benefits. 

• Research financial issues, anticipate organizational needs, and provide clear recommendations to support sound fiscal decisions. 

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. 

• Progressively responsible professional experience in accounting and financial management, including experience performing Controller-level responsibilities. 

• Demonstrated experience with nonprofit accounting, including knowledge of gift, grant, and contract accounting and/or property acquisition and development accounting. 

• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including forecasts that identify operational trends, opportunities, and potential risks. 

• Significant experience in accounting and auditing, including management or supervisory responsibility. 

• Experience directing the development of complex financial statements and reports and analyzing financial information for fiscal planning, projections, and budget development. 

• Demonstrated experience managing staff and overseeing accounting or business services functions. 

• Ability to serve as a financial consultant to organizational leadership and translate complex financial information into practical recommendations. 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards, mathematics, statistics, data processing methods, and computerized accounting practices. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Certified Public Accountant certification. 

1.  Demonstrated experience with GASB accounting and financial reporting standards, including the preparation and/or review of financial statements in accordance with applicable GASB requirements. 

1.  Knowledge of state and federal regulations and principles related to grant and contract activities. 

1.  Experience with Central Square/OneSolution (Finance Enterprise) software  or similar accounting software. 

1.  Experience with the budgeting software tool BudgetPak. 

1.  Experience with system implementations including, but not limited to, accounting and expense reporting software solutions, and cash management. 

 

 

What’s in it for you: 

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $148,000–$161,000. 

 

This hybrid position offers two remote workdays per week after six months, providing flexibility while maintaining connection with the campus and Business Services team. 

 

Why a Career with UEI at Sac State is for You: 

• Participation in CalPERS Retirement Program 

• Paid Vacation Time – 16 hours accrued/month 

• Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/month 

• Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed 

• Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage 

• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents 

• Childcare subsidy 

• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on-campus fitness center 

 

Additional Information: 

UEI, a Sacramento State non-profit auxiliary organization, exists to meet the evolving needs of the campus community by providing programs and services that support and strengthen the Sacramento State experience. Each day, UEI’s management and staff work to advance Sacramento State’s commitment to being an integral educational, intellectual, economic, social, and cultural resource for the region. 

 

UEI is responsible for grant and contract management and fiscal services for University research and sponsored programs, and also provides fiscal and administrative services to University-related agencies and activities. UEI is the largest provider of student assistant employment opportunities in California. Both state agencies and private employers use California Intern Network as their primary source for student assistants. 

 

UEI’s investment activity strengthens the campus by providing benefits that can’t be achieved with state funds. Examples include building purchases, federal research grants, and vital resources such as the Hornet Bookstore and Hornet Commons. In the last few years, UEI’s support of Sacramento State has led to millions of dollars for teaching and learning initiatives, as well as improved classroom space for students. These essential services and functions are provided in accordance with the goals of the CSU under an Operating Agreement with the university. 

 

UEI is a tax-exempt, nonprofit public benefit corporation governed by a board of directors in conformity with the appropriate State of California codes and policy directives of the California Board of Trustees and the campus administration. 

 
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