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Assistant Controller

UCLA Health System
Los Angeles, CA Other
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

Description

Financial Services

Provide management and operational leadership for key

accounting functions within the Controller’s Office, including General

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury/Cashiering, and Gift Administration. As

the Assistant Controller, you will support accurate financial reporting,

regulatory compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and effective

financial operations through subordinate managers and cross-functional

partnerships. This role collaborates with Finance, operational departments,

Information Technology, and University stakeholders to resolve accounting

issues, strengthen financial stewardship, improve processes, and support

organizational objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead General Accounting, Accounts Payable,

Treasury/Cashiering, and Gift Administration functions through subordinate

managers to support effective financial operations.

• Direct monthly and year-end close activities and review revenues, expenses,

statistical data, financial statements, management reports, and supporting

analyses for accuracy and compliance.

• Maintain effective internal financial controls, including safeguarding

assets, segregation of duties, adequate documentation, management review

processes, and compliance with accounting standards.

• Develop, implement, and update departmental policies and procedures for

assigned areas of responsibility to strengthen consistency, compliance, and

operational effectiveness.

• Coordinate external and internal audit activities, manage audit requests, and

ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Review reconciliation activities involving cash, receivables, payables, fund

balances, and other financial transactions to support financial accuracy and

integrity.

• Collaborate with Information Technology and operational stakeholders on

accounting, reimbursement, financial reporting systems, system implementations,

upgrades, testing, and process redesign efforts.

• Conduct financial analyses, evaluate operational and financial trends,

identify risks and improvement opportunities, and provide accounting guidance

and recommendations to leadership.

• Direct subordinate managers, establish departmental goals, manage staffing

and budgetary resources, support recruitment and succession planning, and

promote accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Salary Range:

$167,100 to $403,900 annually Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and

experience.

• Certified Public Accountant license is required.

• 10 or more years of progressively responsible accounting, financial

reporting, finance, or healthcare accounting experience.

• 5 or more years of management experience directing accounting or finance

functions through managers, supervisors, or professional staff.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial

reporting practices, accounting standards, and internal controls.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial data,

identify issues, assess financial risks, and recommend solutions.

• Working knowledge of financial systems, enterprise resource planning systems,

general ledger platforms, and reporting tools.

• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives, support change

management efforts, and strengthen reporting accuracy, compliance, efficiency,

and internal controls.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and build collaborative

relationships with leaders, operational departments, and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Certified Management Accountant certification is preferred.

• Healthcare Financial Management Association certification, such as CRCR,

CHFP, or FHFMA, is preferred.

$167100-403900 Annually Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Salary : $167,100 - $403,900

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