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San Francisco Bay University · 21 hours ago

Assistant Controller

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university located in Fremont, California, dedicated to providing inclusive and innovative education. The Assistant Controller will oversee accounting and business operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and best practices while managing financial reporting and supporting the CFO in financial strategies.

EducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct business and accounting activities; provide technical accounting guidance; and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, applicable law and regulation, SFBU policies and guidelines, and best practices

Manage all areas of accounting and financial reporting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, student financial services, procurement, fixed assets, and cash management. Manage the university’s financial systems, including the general ledger and Sage Intacct ERP. Manage Sage Intacct integrations with systems for student accounts, financial aid, expense management and banking and financial institutions

Oversee student accounts management in Salesforce and integration with the general ledger system

Oversee all daily accounting operations; review and approve all journal entries; manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and business processes to support compliant, transparent, and efficient execution of the university’s business. Provide user documentation and training to foster a culture of compliance and a good internal control environment

Prepare financial statements and reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, for internal and external audiences, including university leadership; board of directors; local, state, and federal government agencies; accreditors; and others as may be required or appropriate

Oversee the financial administration of federal, state, and private grants. Ensure compliance with specific grantor requirements. Prepare financial reports for grantors and donors as required Monitor the university’s cash flow and investments, working with the Controller and the CFO to ensure adequate liquidity is available to meet the university’s obligations

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional accounting staff. Provide training and guidance to campus departments on financial policies, budget monitoring, and system usage

Participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills in all areas of responsibility

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

GAAPSage IntacctAccounting supervisionFinancial analysisCertified Public AccountantMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)

8+ years of progressive experience in accounting (or 5+ years with CPA credential)

In-depth experience with GAAP accounting standards and technical accounting

Excellent communication skills, including communicating technical and financial concepts and information to general audiences

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (mail, calendars, docs)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences

Experience supervising and mentoring a finance/ accounting team, to ensure high performance and professional development

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred

Other value-add credentials include Certified Management Accounting credential and/or master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

2+ years accounting experience in a higher education or Non- Profit setting; working knowledge of FASB standards and non-profit higher education finance

2+ years of management experience

Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Salesforce, particularly experience with implementations and integrations

Experience with policy, procedure, and business process redesign

Experience with student accounts, including Title IV compliance