Overview
The Controller's Office is part of UCSF Finance.
The Controller's Office vision is to be a trusted advisor working in partnership with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the financial stewardship of the campus and to uphold the public's trust in the institution and mission of UCSF.
All units in the Controller's Office are committed to:
- Compliance with institutional policies, applicable laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to safeguard University assets.
- Accuracy and timeliness of all financial information used campus-wide and university-wide.
- Working closely with our customers to provide timely answers and problem resolution.
- Training programs that educate the campus business managers and staff with UC financial policies and procedures.
Management Contact
Shannon Turner external site (opens in a new window)
Associate Vice Chancellor and Controller
Shylah Conway-Hamilton external site (opens in a new window)
Assistant Controller – Strategic Initiatives
Alexandra Jalali external site (opens in a new window)
Director – Finance & Administration
Ellyn McCaffrey external site (opens in a new window)
Assistant Controller – Contracts and Grants Accounting
Ashley Penny external site (opens in a new window)
Financial Services Director - Payroll
Download the Controller's Office Organization Chart.
Address
The Controller’s Office is located in the Mission Center Building. Visitors must check in at the first floor security desk before proceeding to our main office, Suite 425. Our mailing address (U.S. Postal Service) is:
Controller's Office, Box 0815
1855 Folsom St., Suite 425
San Francisco, CA 94143
For deliveries by courier (Federal Express, etc.) that require a street address:
Controller's Office
1855 Folsom St., Suite 425
San Francisco, CA 94103
Teams Directory
Review information about our service units below, including how to get help by service. For general inquiries, email [email protected].
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Accounting and Reporting
Accounting and Reporting supports UCSF administrators and faculty with their financial management and accounting information requirements.
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Accounts Receivable and Banking Services
Accounts Receivable (AR) and Banking Services is a unit within Accounting and Reporting.
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Administrative Services
Administrative Services manages Controller’s Office resources and provides direct administrative support for senior Controller’s Office leadership.
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Capital Equipment and Accounting
Capital Equipment and Accounting is a unit within Accounting and Reporting.
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Cash Operations
Cash Operations is a part of Accounts Receivable and Banking Services.
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Contracts and Grants Accounting
Contracts and Grants Accounting supports UCSF research and education by providing collaborative and advisory post-award management and financial oversight of sponsored research.
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Controller's Office Solution Center
The Controller's Office Solution Center is a part of Strategic Initiatives.
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Credit Card Merchant Services
Credit Card Merchant Services is a part of Accounts Receivable and Banking Services.
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Department Accounts Receivable
Department Accounts Receivable is a part of Accounts Receivable and Banking Services.
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Gift and Foundation Accounting
Gift and Foundation Accounting is a unit of University Development & Alumni Relations.
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MyReports
MyReports is part of Strategic Initiatives.
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Payroll Services
Payroll Services is a unit within the Controller's Office.
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Payroll Timekeeping
The Payroll Timekeeping team is part of Payroll Services.
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Strategic Initiatives
Controller’s Office Strategic Initiatives brings together key customer facing areas to build a strong brand for the Controller’s Office and carry out activities that support the Controller’s Office mission of creating value for customers.
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Student Accounting
Student Accounting is a part of Accounts Receivable and Banking Services.