Accounting Financial Supervisor

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$89.2k–$130kPosted Jul 17, 2026

USC Department of Surgery is seeking an Accounting Financial Supervisor. Working directly under the supervision of the Department Senior Clinical Administrative Director, the Accounting Financial Supervisor works closely with all Department Division Chiefs and Department Cost Center Managers to create and operationalize annual Fiscal Year Budgets for all Fund Groups, including Clinical, MSAA, Research, Gift and various Academic funds.

The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience working with Senior Leadership and Faculty on annual Budgets, Projections and Variance reports.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

Consolidated Monthly, Quarterly and Annual P/L by Cost Center
Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Projections
Accounting background in Healthcare, Institutional Research, Gifts and Development
Third Party Professional Service Agreements (PSA)
Supervision of Departmental Accounting Staff
Accountability and Implementation of University Travel and Expense Policies

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

Preferred Qualifications:

5-7 years of administrative or project administration experience
Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
Comfortable interfacing with highest level of university leadership and university supporters/volunteers.
Demonstrated affinity for diplomacy and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels.
Masters Degree (MBA, Accounting or MHA)
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
A cooperative and team-oriented attitude

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

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

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $89,185.09 - $130,000 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 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.

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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for 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 (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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