Controller - California State University, Sacramento

Controller - California State University, Sacramento

ID 102571

Application Deadline

9/20/2026

Category

Accounting / Finance

Company

CSU Sacramento

Job Locations

US-CA-Sacramento

At a glance

Another Source is excited to partner with University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI), a nonprofit auxiliary of Sacramento State, to find their next Controller!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic financial partnership. Reporting directly to the Finance Director/CFO, the Controller will lead UEI's Business Services function and oversee a broad financial portfolio spanning accounting, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, cash management, investments, grants and contracts, and property-related accounting.

Beyond the numbers, this role is about leading and developing a strong accounting team, building trusted relationships across UEI and Sacramento State, and translating complex financial information into sound business decisions. The Controller will directly lead the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Supervisor, and Accounts Receivable Supervisor while serving as a key financial partner to leaders across the organization.

If you're a Controller, Director of Accounting, Assistant Controller, or finance leader ready for broader responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to bring your financial leadership to UEI at Sac State? Learn more and apply today!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source's client, California State University, Sacramento , is recruiting a Controller to join their University Enterprises, Inc. team in Sacramento, California. This is a hybrid opportunity, with two remote workdays available each week after six months.

Here's a little about California State University, Sacramento and University Enterprises, Inc.:

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) is Sacramento State's nonprofit auxiliary organization, providing grant and contract management, fiscal and administrative services, and strategic investments that support the university and its programs. Within this environment, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring strong financial stewardship, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound fiscal decision-making.

This is an opportunity to join a complex university-affiliated organization where financial leadership touches a broad range of activities, including accounting, budgeting, cash management, investments, property development, audits, tax reporting, fixed assets, and financial planning.

Learn more about UEI at Sac State:

About this role:

Reporting to the Finance Director/CFO, the Controller is a key member of UEI's financial leadership team, overseeing the Business Services function and helping shape the financial strategy behind a complex university-affiliated organization. This is a role with meaningful breadth-from financial reporting and cash management to audits, budgeting, investments, and long-term fiscal planning.

You'll lead a team of accounting professionals, including the Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Supervisor, and Accounts Receivable Supervisor, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership across UEI and Sac State. For a finance leader who enjoys both the technical side of accounting and the opportunity to influence bigger-picture decisions, this role offers plenty of room to make an impact

How you will spend your time

Lead and organize UEI's financial information and oversee the Business Services Department, including the accounting systems and financial reporting infrastructure.

• Provide leadership, coaching, supervision, performance management, and professional development for the Business Services team.
• Partner with the Finance Director/CFO and organizational leaders on financial planning, analysis, forecasting, cash flow, investments, restricted funds, and other complex fiscal matters.
• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting and reporting standards.
• Guide compliance with GAAP, GASB, Government Auditing Standards, CSU requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Oversee UEI cash management and investment activity , including approval of bank transfers, federal letter-of-credit draws, investment activity, and related reporting.
• Provide accoun ting oversight for property acquisition, development, facility leases under GASB , bonds, capitalized interest, and related financing activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation of work papers, audit responses, tax return schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts receivable invoicing and collections, purchasing , accounts payable processing, 1099 reporting, and related financial operations.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and inventory, including equipment purchased through federal and state programs and transferred to the University.
• Lead and support annual budget development, financial presentations, budget documentation, and financial reporting required for decision-making.
• Ensure timely filing and compliance related to sales tax, use tax, and other tax obligations.
• Implement new GASB accounting pronouncements and oversee accounting for pension and other post-employment benefits.
• Research financial issues, anticipate organizational needs, and provide clear recommendations to support sound fiscal decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in accounting and financial management , including experience performing Controller-level responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with nonprofit accounting, including knowledge of gift, grant, and contract accounting and/or property acquisition and development accounting.
• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including forecasts that identify operational trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Significant experience in accounting and auditing, including management or supervisory responsibility. < 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0, style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{">