The California State University · 22 hours ago
Finance Manager (TUC- Strength United)
Northridge, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expCalifornia State University is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing services to enhance the quality of campus life. The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day fiscal operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and will be responsible for grant financial management, budget development, and financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Manage the organization's accounting operations, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance
Oversee grant financial management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements
Develop and implement cost accounting procedures to track program expenses across multiple funding sources
Prepare monthly financial reports (to include profit and loss statements), grant billing reports, and financial analyses for leadership team and funding agencies (to include reconciliation with funders and projections for internal leadership)
Assist in budget development and monitoring for programs and grants
Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and specific grant audits
Supervise accounting staff and provide training on financial procedures and systems
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to grantors and other stakeholders
Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to safeguard organizational assets
Monitor cash flow and assist with forecasting financial needs
Collaborate with program directors to ensure proper financial management of program resources
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting grant management
Collaborate with the University in the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all A-133, CSU and contracting agency audits are resolved and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with federal, state and other required supplementary schedules and information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Experience working in nonprofit accounting required
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
Demonstrated experience with grant administration and management, particularly federal, state, and local grants
Proficiency in cost accounting and allocation methodologies
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting
Experience with financial forecasting and budget development
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local grant requirements, including OMB Circulars and Uniform Guidance
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of financial information
Strong leadership abilities and experience supervising accounting staff
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels
Solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values
Ability to work collaboratively in an ethnically, linguistically, and culturally diverse environment
Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
CPA or MBA preferred
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
East Bay Times
2025-12-10
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