Controller

The Keck School of Medicines Office of Finance & Budget serves as a strategic hub for fiscal management and resource allocation within the institution ensuring efficient financial operations and alignment with organizational goals. Through meticulous oversight and analysis the office optimizes budgets streamlines financial processes and supports the schools mission of advancing healthcare research and education.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to join our team and provide leadership that ensures financial accuracy compliance with University and regulatory requirements and effective mitigation of institutional risk. This role is critical in supporting the evolving operational and compliance needs of a complex School of Medicine environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting and financial management experience sound judgment and a commitment to operational excellence along with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment.

At the Keck School of Medicine this role will work closely with academic research clinical and administrative leaders to support the Schools mission and ensure responsible stewardship of financial resources in support of education research and patient care.

Job Accountabilities:

The Controller serves as the Keck School of Medicines chief accounting manager providing institutional leadership over financial reporting accounting operations and fiscal compliance. Oversees the integrity of KSOMs financial statements general ledger and accounting systems in accordance with GAAP University policy and applicable regulatory requirements. Directs month-end and year-end close processes internal controls audits and financial reconciliations across the Schools clinical research and administrative portfolios. Partners with School Department and Keck Medicine colleagues to ensure accurate timely and transparent financial reporting. Provides supervisory oversight of the accounting team and drives continuous improvement in financial operations systems and processes.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

Oversees the integrity and accuracy of KSOMs financial statements general ledger and chart of accounts. Directs month-end and year-end close processes ensuring timely and GAAP-compliant reporting across all funding sources including dean allocations research clinical and hospital funds.

Accounting Compliance & Internal Controls

Establishes and monitors internal control frameworks across KSOMs financial operations. Ensures compliance with University policy federal regulations and applicable accounting standards.

Audit Function

Serves as KSOMs primary point of contact for internal and external audits. Coordinates audit preparation responses and corrective action plan implementation.

Central Billing & Accounts Receivable

Manages central billing operations including contracts and non-professional services. Oversees accounts receivable processes ensuring timely invoicing collections and reconciliation.

Policy & Procedure Interpretation

Interprets and applies University financial policies and procedures for KSOM stakeholders. Serves as a subject matter resource for departments on accounting and compliance questions.

Chair Transactions

Administers and oversees financial transactions associated with department chair accounts ensuring proper authorization documentation and compliance.

MSAA Contract Administration

Serves as KSOMs MSAA contract administrator maintaining accurate service schedules ensuring contractual compliance and liaising with affiliated hospital partners.

Accounting Team Leadership

Supervises develops and evaluates the KSOM accounting team. Sets performance standards and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Other Related Duties

Performs other duties as assigned in support of KSOMs financial operations and strategic priorities. May include participation in special projects institutional initiatives or cross-functional workgroups as directed by the CFO.

This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles CA. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The annual rate for this position is $215000 - $265000. 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 candidates 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.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

• Notice of Non-discrimination
• Employment Equity
• Read USCs Clery Act Annual Security Report
• USC is a smoke-free environment
• Digital Accessibility

If you are a current USC employee please apply to thisUSC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: