The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) provides all Cal graduates with rewarding connections to the university, to fellow alums, and to current students. Founded by the original graduates of the University of California in 1872, the Cal Alumni Association today represents more than half a million alums living throughout the world.

Our mission is to cultivate a lifelong relationship with our alma mater by connecting and inspiring alums, students, and the campus community through meaningful and inclusive opportunities. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity, creates a sense of belonging, and advances equity.

Responsibilities

• Report to the CFO and work cross-functionally with other department management
  and must be willing to work onsite during scheduled work hours at the Association’s Berkeley,
  CA offices when requested by management. The need for onsite presence may be heaviest during
  accounting close, audits, and at times during the financial planning cycle.
• Prepare monthly GAAP-compliant financial statements including the Statements of Financial
• Position, Statements of Activities, and Statement of Cash Flows. Additionally, prepare any
  internal management accounting reports at departmental levels, cost analyses, operational KPI
  reports, and Board presentation materials.
• Assist with business recordkeeping and contracts compliance including maintaining up-to-date
  and accurate copies of customer agreements, vendor agreements, tax documentation, regulatory
  filings, insurance policies, and other business records. Organize the business records electronic
  filing folders system.
• Trace back numbers in financial statements to source transactions and cash and asset accounts.
  Review budget variances and prepare variance explanations.
• Assist with internal audit and business process redesign projects that involve quantitative
  elements of business management.
• Assist with documentation of Financial Reporting policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation for annual financial audit by independent CPA firm.
• Performs miscellaneous duties in accounting department, and other duties as assigned by the
  CFO.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting. Excellent quantitative analysis skills and ability to create
  and improve financial processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, business, mathematics, data science,
  physical science, engineering or another quantitative analysis related field.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience
  working in public accounting, a finance or accounting degree, or CPA certification preferred.
• Strong work ethic, well organized with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work
  efficiently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and
  concisely. Demonstrate ability to communicate complex subject matters as simply as possible
  with non-finance professionals.
• Excellent computer skills, including using accounting software programs, Excel, Word, and
  PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects under difficult time constraints.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge and familiarity of the University of California, Berkeley, and the Cal campus

Salary and Benefits

This position is classified as an at-will, full-time, exempt position. Pay range will be between $110,000-$125,000 annualized, depending on experience. The role is eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits, our 403(b) plan with a company match, and generous paid time off. CAA staff members also have access to many UC Berkeley faculty and staff discounts. We have a friendly, relaxed but professional environment, and we pride ourselves on our team approach.

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Finance & Operations Reporting Manager” in the subject line. Attachments must be in either MS Word or PDF format. This position will remain open until filled, however, we encourage you to submit your materials for consideration by Tuesday,  October, 21, 2025. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Deadline to Apply

Tuesday,  October, 21, 2025

Our Operating Principles

We are especially interested in hiring a candidate who will commit to building a workplace that:

• Fosters personal accountability and empowerment
• Inspires personal integrity and a commitment to ethical standards
• Builds trust and mutual respect
• Fosters effective communication
• Conducts work that is inspirational, innovative, forward-thinking and adaptable
• Reinforces teamwork
• Offers constructive feedback and coaching
• Shares a common commitment to vision/goals
• Nurtures a positive outlook
• Affirms diversity
• Allows for an aesthetic, healthy and accommodating physical workspace.

Benefits

For Our Full-time Employees:

CAA offers an excellent health care and supplemental benefits packages, 403(b), a generous paid time-off benefit, and more. We have a friendly, relaxed but professional environment, and we pride ourselves on our team approach.

Health Care Benefits:

• CAA employees are required to contribute 10% of their total medical premium for the employee and 20% for any eligible dependents.
• CAA pays 100% of the premiums for Dental and Vision benefits for the employee and any eligible dependents.

Paid Time Off Benefits:

• Vacation: 16 days/year for first 2 years of service, 18 days/year after completing 2 years of service, 21 days/year after completing 5 years of service.
• Sick time: 12 days/year
• Holidays: 11 total per year
• Paid time off between Dec 26 and Dec 31
• Birthday Holiday: 1 Day off

Professional Development:

• As affiliates to UC Berkeley, CAA employees are eligible to participate in many of the on-campus professional development workshops, seminars and professional networks available to UCB employees. Please note that this does not include undergraduate or graduate courses offered to students.
• CAA has a partnership with UC Berkeley Extension that offers our employees a discount on enrollment fees.

Financial Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Supplemental Insurance with 100% of premiums paid by CAA:
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC

Commuting and Parking:

• If you’re a commuter, consider taking advantage our pre-tax public transit commuter benefit. You can load your Clipper Card or pay public transit fare with pre-tax dollars.
• Cal Bear Pass: Take advantage of UCB’s partnership with AC Transit. The partnership offers a cost savings of up to 70% off the standard monthly bus pass rate! CAA employees are eligible to purchase an AC transit pass at the faculty/staff discount rate with pre-tax payroll deductions.
• UCB Campus Parking Permit: As affiliates to UCB, our CAA employees are eligible to purchase a campus parking permit at the faculty/staff discount rate with pre-tax payroll deductions.

Access to Campus Programs and Discounts:

• Eligible to join the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) at the Faculty/Staff discount rate
• Special campus events
• Free admission to the University Art Museum
• Discount tickets for Cal Performances, Pacific Film Archive, and Hertz Hall
• AirBears: wireless internet access on campus