Accounting Manager - ASICPP at Another Source in Pomona, California

Job Description:

Another Source’s Client, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is recruiting an Accounting Manager to join the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) team. 

Here’s a little about Cal Poly Pomona and the position they are recruiting for:    

Cal Poly Pomona is the nation’s No. 1 polytechnic university for diversity and economic mobility. It’s a caring and inclusive community dedicated to empowering every individual to achieve their dreams. At CPP, students gain real-world experience and explore career paths that allow them to stand out from day one. 

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a nonprofit auxiliary organization authorized by the CSU Board of Trustees to perform student life functions for the campus. ASI employs 60 full-time staff and 500 part-time student employees, manages a $18M annual budget, and stewards over 294,000 square feet of student space, including the student union and recreation center. 

Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office (Wednesday required) and 2 remote. 

The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is up to the mid-point of the salary range $69,239 – $84,819, depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for the role is $69,239 - 100,397.   

About the role:   

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Services, the Accounting Manager leads the General Accounting unit within ASI’s Financial Services department. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting of all ASI funds, managing audits, overseeing payroll entry and reconciliations, supporting policy development, and preparing reports for campus and regulatory partners. 

This is a leadership role that also includes supervising a small team and collaborating across departments to ensure ASI maintains compliance and meets its fiduciary responsibilities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

General Accounting and Financial Oversight 

• Manage general ledger functions, including inter-fund transfers, reconciliations, and chart of accounts 

• Oversee monthly and year-end closing processes and financial reviews 

• Ensure compliance with ASI, CSU, and state financial policies and procedures 

• Oversee cash flow planning, fixed asset tracking, and audit preparation 

• Prepare and present financial reports and projections to stakeholders 

Leadership and Supervision 

• Supervise a team of 5 part-time staff (including a PT Accounting Supervisor and Assistants) 

• Provide coaching, goal setting, training, and cross-training 

• Ensure alignment with accounting standards and internal policies 

• Compliance and Continuous Improvement 

• Interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and regulations 

• Recommend and implement process improvements across financial functions 

• Collaborate on training and internal communication efforts 

• Engagement and Culture 

• Participate in ASI-wide learning and development activities 

• Model ASI’s values of care, growth, equity, and continuous learning 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including reconciliations, reporting, and training 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising others 

• Experience in fund accounting 

About Associated Students, Incorporated California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (ASICPP): 

• Founded in 1963, Associated Students, Incorporated California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (ASICPP) has been at the forefront of enhancing the college experience at Cal Poly Pomona.   

• ASICPP is dedicated to providing opportunities for student engagement, leadership, and a wide range of student life programs and services, including recreation and wellbeing, student union and activities, student government, clubs and organizations, food pantry, and children’s education and care. 

• As part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a reporting line to Administrative Affairs, ASICPP serves the entire campus population, including more than 28,000 students. We’re not just an organization; we’re a dynamic learning institution committed to care, growth, and transformation. Our core values revolve around learning, continuous improvement, and innovation.  

Learn more here: https://asi.cpp.edu/about-us/the-corporation/our-story/ 

Why a career with ASICPP is for You:  

ASI employees enjoy a high-quality benefits package, with some benefits fully funded by the employer. The following is a summary of benefits currently available to eligible, full-time employees: https://asi.cpp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Benefits-Summary.pdf 

• Competitive Benefits: 14 paid holidays, educational fee reimbursement, health insurance, a CalPERS retirement plan and more. 

• CalPERS Retirement Plan: CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement pension plan. Lifetime medical benefits for you, your spouse, or registered domestic partner. Learn more here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/  

• Professional Development: Aspire to Inspire (A2I) is an exciting professional development path available to all ASI staff. It consists of various workshops, sessions, and training (both on and off campus) that support professional development, grow leadership skills, and showcase staff talents. 

• Flexible Work Schedule: Hybrid option available 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:   

The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).  

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