Message from the Controller
A Message from Cheryl A. Ross, Assistant Vice Chancellor/UC San Diego Controller & Financial Officer, School of Medicine
Welcome to Business and Financial Services at UC San Diego. As you'll see from the diverse array of organizations and functions we oversee or support, our teams play a key role in the university's business operations and billion-dollar research enterprise. Our purpose is to support and encourage you in establishing an accountability environment of quality and integrity for your areas of fiscal responsibility. The content of this site is intended to be useful and supportive in achieving that goal.
Together, we can effectively support the world-class mission of UC San Diego in the areas of teaching, research, healthcare and public service. We look forward to working with you in upholding the public trust of UC San Diego.
If you have any issues or concerns you want to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact me, Cheryl Ross, the Controller, at Controller@ucsd.edu.
For scheduling inquiries, contact Stanley Ostaszweski, Jr at sostaszweski@ucsd.edu.
About BFS
Business & Financial Services (BFS) supports the university’s mission by driving innovation and excellence in financial operations. Guided by the strategic leadership of the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Controller, BFS is a dynamic team of over 170 dedicated professionals and student employees, all committed to supporting the university’s academic and research endeavors. Our specialized divisions work together to form a strong financial backbone, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while delivering efficient and effective financial services. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative environment where teamwork and continuous improvement are celebrated. With a focus on customer service, we strive to empower our campus community, safeguard university assets, and promote a culture of shared financial accountability.