Description

Position Title: University Controller

Position Control Number: A03329

Type of Position: Administration

Position Status: Full-time

Department: 5101-University Financial Services & Treasury

Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location: California

Job Summary

The University Controller will assists the CFO and Treasurer in providing broad leadership over the University's Technical Accounting and Taxation processes and functions, and in providing collaborative leadership over the monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reporting and Tax compliance and reporting functions of the University.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Collaboratively leads in the coordination and preparation of quarterly financial statements and board reports while overseeing the broad accounting functions accounting functions that include monitoring and investigation of designated, restricted, operating funds, etc. by tracking expenses, maintaining records and monitoring available balances using fund accounting, budgets and separate funding.
•  Monitors and maintains expertise in new laws and regulations relating to FASB pronouncements and IRS exemption codes and regulations impacting the University to ensure compliance in all areas.
•  Financial reconciliations and internal auditing.
•  Oversees the coordination of the annual Uniform Guidance and consolidated financial statement audits.
•  Oversees the management of the working chart of accounts, including creation of new funds.
•  Oversees the payment of property taxes, IRS filings and outside organization reporting, i.e. form 990, IPEDS, AACOM, etc.
•  Oversees the implementation of accounting processes standard for higher education industry while managing the integrity of the University's accounting systems and records.
•  Oversees the preparation and maintenance of policies and procedures.
•  Collaboratively leads the monthly financial closing process.
•  View information for proper support and compliance with internal and external practices.
•  Provides mentorship and guidance to the Assistant Controller (and other UFS&T Team members) in the areas of financial reporting and technical accounting.
•  Embody humanism through caring, respect, empathy, trust, and inclusion.
• Sustain a pioneering culture of bold innovation, courage, and passion.
•  Display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
•  Achieve excellence in all we do.
•  Good verbal and written communication skills.
•  Ability to effectively interact with staff, auditors and any other outside contact.
•  Ability to organize, plan, direct and make sound judgment decisions.
•  Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years leadership experience in within the Accounting field.
• Experience with automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and other accounting software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education accounting leadership roles.

Certification/ Licensure:

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) licensure.

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratively leads in the coordination and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as associated financial reports for the Board of Trustees while overseeing the broad accounting functions of the University. 
• Monitors and maintains expertise in new laws and regulations relating to FASB pronouncements and IRS regulations impacting the University to ensure compliance in all areas.
•  Oversees the University's financial close process including all Financial reconciliations and internal control processes.
•  Oversees the coordination of all university financial audits, including the annual consolidated financial statement audit as well as the annual Uniform Guidance audit.
•  Oversees the management of the University general ledger and chart of accounts, including all fund types.
•  Oversees the preparation and payment of University tax obligations, IRS filings, maintaining required filings to maintain tax-exempt status, and outside organization reporting, i.e. form 990, IPEDS, AACOM, etc.
•  Oversees the implementation of accounting processes and internal controls standard for higher education industry while managing the integrity of the University's accounting systems and records, including preparation and maintenance of related policies and procedures.
•  Review information for proper support and compliance with internal and external practices, including the review and approval of journal entries.
•  Provides mentorship and guidance to the Controller's office (and other UFS&T Team members) in the areas of financial reporting, tax, and technical accounting.
•  Oversees and maintains Investment, Annuity, Endowment, and Fixed Asset activities in accordance with accounting and auditing standards.
•  Responsible for tax matters pertaining to property, trusts, corporate, and payroll, and works directly with outside experts to gather appropriate information.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) during regular business hours. This may include some weekends.

Working at WesternU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.

Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.

Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.

As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.

WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.

We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $200,000.00 Annually

Maximum: $211,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Describe Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Posting Number: A01063

Posting Date: 09/11/2026

Close Date: 11/02/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Conditions of Employment - Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act

Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/37470

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