Assistant VP of Finance

Overview

Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll accounting. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and institutional accounting policies. Manage year-end close processes and coordinate external audit activities.

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll accounting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and institutional accounting policies.
• Manage year‑end close processes and coordinate external audit activities.

• Assist leadership with annual budget development and forecasting.
• Monitor departmental budgets; provide variance analysis and financial insights to campus stakeholders.
• Support grant and restricted fund accounting, ensuring proper tracking and reporting.

• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to protect institutional assets.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title IV and other higher‑education funding requirements.
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedures in alignment with institutional goals.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff; support training and professional development.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for financial inquiries from academic and administrative departments.
• Promote a culture of customer service, accuracy, and accountability within the Finance Office.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a higher‑education environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and audit processes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.