Accounting Manager Job at Inside Higher Ed in Riverside

Overview

Under the minimal direction of the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the overall management of Treasury and General Accounting in UCR's Accounting Office. For Treasury management, this includes developing financial models, strategies and recommendations to inform executive level decision making and support campus-wide integrated strategic planning processes to maximize income on cash balances and long-term working capital, and determine the feasibility of funding capital projects and initiatives that are consistent with liquidity, cash flow, and risk budget requirements. For General Accounting, primary areas of responsibility and oversight include capitalization, depreciation, unrelated business income tax reporting, sales/use tax reporting/audits, NCAA audit, journal generation, month-end and fiscal year-end closing, non-payroll cost transfers, inter-campus transfers, and campus recharges. Primary fund groups of accounting responsibility include Plant Funds, Loan Funds, General Funds, University Funds, Auxiliary and Service Funds, and Campus Reserves. Responsibilities include providing direction to 5 staff positions performing the highest level of accounting activities. This requires developing Accounting Office and campus-wide polices and procedures, including internal control systems and complex accounting solutions in recording UCR's financial activity applying NACUBO and GASB fund accounting principles, and interacting extensively with the campus community and external auditors. Incumbent is an active participant in the Accounting Office management team in planning future activities and incorporating the latest technology available to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the office.

Compensation

• Full salary range for the Accounting Manager is $93,200.00 - $174,200.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $133,700.00 annually. Salary offers are based on factors such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Eligibility and authorization

• Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

Policy and compliance

• As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Treasury management and General Accounting including capitalization, depreciation, unrelated business income tax reporting, sales/use tax reporting/audits, NCAA audit, journal generation, month-end and fiscal year-end closing, non-payroll cost transfers, inter-campus transfers, and campus recharges.
• Direct 5 staff positions performing high-level accounting activities; develop Accounting Office and campus-wide policies and procedures, including internal control systems and complex accounting solutions in accordance with NACUBO and GASB fund accounting principles.
• Interact extensively with the campus community and external auditors; participate in Accounting Office management planning and adopt the latest technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Location

Riverside, CA