Financial Reporting Analyst (529020) Jobs

Description

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 salary range for this classification is $5,022 to $9,083 per month.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $6,500 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Exempt II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to assist in the systemwide financial reporting and analysis of the financial data from 23 CSU campuses, Chancellor’s Office, and all component units. In addition, the Financial Reporting Analyst monitors systemwide financial reporting compliance, conducts technical research on new and upcoming accounting pronouncements, and provides support in implementing systemwide accounting and financial reporting guidance to the CSU component units.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Financial Reporting Manager, the Financial Reporting Analyst’s functions will include, but are not limited to:

Systemwide Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Review component units’ auditor qualifications, framework and presentation, and external auditors’ satisfaction survey.
• Update CSU GAAP Accounting and Reporting manual as it applies to component units, including the annual reporting instructions packet.
• Prepare systemwide audit schedules related to component units to ensure timely submission to external audit firm.
• Actively participate in or lead workgroups to address policies, standards and procedures for financial reporting relating to component units.
• Assist in preparation of systemwide passdown schedules.
• Perform analyses and review of the component units’ financial data to ensure timely implementation of accounting standards that includes standalone financial statements and supplementary information for component units.
• Perform analyses and reconciliations of component units’ financial information with systemwide data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the financial information for reporting financial results, financial forecasts, and key business metrics.
• Research activities over complex accounting problems/issues, as required.
• Serve as the prime contact for component units financial reporting related matters and their respective external auditors, as needed.
• Evaluate impact of new GASB/FASB accounting standards as it applies 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’ stand-alone financial statements, including MD&A and notes to the financial statements.

Systemwide Coordination Of Other Reporting And Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of the IPEDS finance survey reports.
• Assist in the review of the completion of corrective action plans for significant deficiencies arising from audits.

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.

Special Assignments

Special Assignments Include The Following, But Not Limited To

• Assist in maintaining user access rights to Wdesk, SharePoint, and MoveIt.
• Ad Hoc reporting and other special projects as assigned.
• Assist in ensuring completeness and accuracy of the CSU GAAP User Access List.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Ability to effectively research, present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus.
• Experience with accounting, automated accounting systems, and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Ability to independently work with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Minimum 3 years' related experience in accounting, GAAP financial statement preparation/consolidation, financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills. This is necessary for the performance of fluctuation, variance, projection, and trend analyses.
• Knowledge with business process policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft Financials, Data Warehouse, and/or Tableau.
• CSU/higher education and/or public accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint).
• CPA certification is highly desired.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 30, 2023. 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

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. 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.

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.

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.