Accounting/Financial Supervisor, USC Hospitality

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USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day.  Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our six unifying values in Integrity, Excellence, Well-Being, Open Communication, Accountability, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The Finance & Accounting team creates the framework for all financial activity for USC Auxiliary Services. Finance & Accounting maintains the fiscal integrity of all finances and works closely with the business units to insure proper controls, policies and procedures are in place to protect the assets of the University. We are a team of analytical thinkers, problem solvers and spirited Trojans. With a unit as large as Auxiliary Services, no task is too big, or too small, for our team!

We are seeking a Accounting/Financial Supervisorto join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity:

A number and analytics guru, the Accounting Supervisor will lead our team to continued excellence in gathering and examining the financial reports of USC Hospitality. You will use your experience to straighten out any problems you recognize in our systems and to help us develop innovative ways to visualize, manage, and monitor our budgets. As our Accounting/Financial Supervisor for USC Hospitality, you will be leading month end close and ensuring that financials are reported in an accurate and timely manner. Our team is driven to provide exceptional customer service and we work hard to make sure our work exceeds our customers’ expectations.

The Accountabilities:

• Supervise the work of accounting assistants and/or technicians. Communicate Auxiliary Services’ priorities. Assign and schedule work based on assessment of work volume and deadlines. Authorize overtime and/or use of temporary staff. Monitor performance and provide feedback. Counsel or discipline as needed.

• Monitor and review work for accuracy and timeliness. Identify and correct errors. Assist in problem resolution and make decisions within established authority level. Ensure adherence to internal operating policies and procedures and external guidelines and regulations.

• Train staff in operating procedures. Ensure procedures and policies are documented and updated as necessary. Communicate changes to staff.

• Monitor internal financial operations. Evaluate procedures and controls for adequacy. Recommend changes or modifications.

• Collect and format data for special projects and management studies. Prepare various financial reports, as required.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate internal reviews and audits. Implement corrective actions directed by manager.

• Advise on Auxiliary Service specific policies and procedures. Provide interpretation for non-routine or complex situations.

• Serve as a resource for other University offices, staff, and any external contacts requesting information exchange and/or assistance.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting transactions (A/R, A/P, inventory) and lead month end close processes.

• Ensure compliance with USC’s internal accounting policies, GAAP and any applicable tax requirements.

• Report month end results along with variance commentary against prior year/budget and partner with operations to identify opportunities to increase revenue/reduce costs.

• Produces regular and ad-hoc financial and operating reports. Evaluates and analyzes reports and data (. Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management.

• Drive productivity and efficiency across Hospitality operations and finance (e.g. automating manual processes).

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers:

• Education: Associate’s Degree.

• Experience: 2 years.

• Expertise:

  • Senior or lead bookkeeping/accounting experience with directly related college study.

  • Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles, methods, practices, and terminology used in financial/accounting and statistical recordkeeping work.

  • Ability to train, evaluate, and supervise the work of employees.

  • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and effective communications skills.

• In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.
  

What We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• 3 years of experience.

• Experience leading team of workers.

Additional Information:

• May have to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays

The Trojan Family Rewards:

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.

This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

FIGHT ON!

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Associate's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Senior or lead bookkeeping/accounting experience with directly related college study. Thorough knowledge of established accounting principles, methods, practices and terminology used in financial/accounting and statistical recordkeeping work. Ability to train, evaluate and supervise the work of employees. Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and effective communications skills.