Overview

The Controller provides leadership for a broad range of accounting and financial services at UCSB, including general accounting, cashiering, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract and grants accounting, payroll, and procurement services.

The Office of the Controller administers centrally located functions, including:

• Internal Control topics, such as:
  • Internal Controls Overview
  • Internal Controls Best Practices
  • Documenting Departmental Evidence of Review
  • Fiscal Close Certification Letter
  • Financial Reporting Controls Program (SAS 115)
• Cash handling
  • Credit Card Acceptance
  • Petty Cash and Change Funds Management

The office also provides oversight of Business & Financial Services' administrative functions, including financial management, human resource support, office management, training coordination, communications support, and website management.