Accounting Manager - UC Riverside

UC Riverside is hiring an Accounting Manager to oversee treasury and general accounting operations while leading a team of five in a collaborative, hybrid work environment (2 days onsite / 3 days remote). This is a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in governmental and fund accounting, support the implementation of a new financial system, and contribute to a dynamic university expanding into areas like UCR Health. You'll serve as a key contact for departments across campus-from Financial Aid to the School of Medicine-driving process improvements and supporting UCR's mission during an exciting time of transformation and leadership renewal.

Another Source's client, University of California Riverside, is recruiting an Accounting Manager.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a financial leader who is seeking technical challenges, career growth opportunities and incredible benefits. Join the newest member of the Association of American Universities, which is comprised of the country's leading research universities!

This role offers a hybrid work schedule with the flexibility to work remotely about three days per week.

The Role:

As the Accounting Manager, you will lead the Treasury and General Accounting operations within the Accounting Office, driving financial strategies that support key campus initiatives and ensuring compliance with fund accounting standards. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will manage cash flow optimization, oversee accounting activities across multiple fund groups, and provide leadership to a team of five accounting professionals.

This is a role that combines both technical challenge and career growth. You'll be at the center of campus financial operations, serving as a key resource and trusted partner for staff and financial leaders across UCR. From supporting athletics and the School of Medicine to collaborating with purchasing, financial aid, and student accounting, your reach will extend across the university. You'll have the opportunity to build rapport, strengthen partnerships, and provide solutions that help departments achieve their goals while maintaining strong financial stewardship.

With UCR's continued growth, including the expansion of UCR Health, the implementation of a new financial system, and the energy of new leadership, you will be joining at a time of transformation and investment. This position offers the chance to grow your expertise in all facets of higher education finance while shaping policies, influencing decision-making, and positioning yourself for long-term career advancement within a top-ranked public research university.

How You Will Spend Your Time

Strategic Treasury Management: Develop financial models and liquidity strategies to optimize cash flow, support capital initiatives, and enhance long-term financial planning.

• General Accounting Oversight: Manage critical areas like capitalization, depreciation, tax reporting (UBIT, sales/use tax), audits (NCAA, external), journal entries, month/year-end close, and reconciliations.

• Fund Group Management: Oversee accounting activities for Plant Funds, Loan Funds, General Funds, Auxiliary & Service Funds, University Funds, and Campus Reserves.

• Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a team of five accounting professionals, ensuring high standards in daily operations, staff development, and timely reporting.

• Process Improvement: Lead efforts to develop and implement internal control systems and modernize accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Campus Collaboration: Act as a campus resource, advising departments on accounting policies, resolving complex issues, and ensuring alignment with UC system-wide standards (GASB).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: The anticipated salary for this role is $93,000 - $133,700 annually, depending on experience.

• Benefits: UC Riverside offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Full UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents.

• A choice between a pension plan or 401(k)-style retirement savings with additional voluntary options.

• Work-life support like adoption assistance, dependent care FSAs, identity theft protection, legal insurance, and even pet insurance.

• Career mobility and professional development opportunities across the UC system and much more!

• Learn more here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

• Department Website: https://bfs.ucr.edu/contacts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience/training).

• 8-13 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Broad knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Expert level accounting-related knowledge and skills; in-depth knowledge of the accounting function.

• Proven experience developing and implementing internal controls and accounting policies.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in financial systems and desktop/web applications.

Why UC Riverside?

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside's campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities-air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty, and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine, and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country and has earned distinctions we are proud of:

• Ranked #1 for social mobility four years in a row by U.S. News & World Report

• Ranked in the Top 15 Best Public Universities in the nation

• #1 for Hispanic enrollment among selective universities by the Urban Institute

• #2 in the country for financial aid by Business Insider

• #3 in Hispanic STEM graduates nationally by the National Science Foundation

• #4 for Pell Grant student performance by Washington Monthly

• #9 among public universities for sustainability by Princeton Review

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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