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The Senior Associate Vice President (AVP) of Finance and Business Services assists and advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO in the management and operation processes governing the University’s fiscal resources. Provides leadership, management, and development for the functional areas of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget Planning and Financial Management, Bursar’s Office, Finance Support, Contracts and Purchasing, and Risk Management (currently 68 full-time positions). These functional areas maintain the University’s fiscal integrity through accurate record keeping and adherence to State, CSU, and University procedures, provide financial reports and analyses as required, safeguard the assets of the University, and deliver fiscal information and support services to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. In support of the Chief Financial Officer’s role, the Senior AVP also assists with financial oversight of the University’s five auxiliaries. All responsibilities are carried out with a focus on continuous improvement in terms of service levels and efficiency, including the adoption of shared financial services on campus.

Oversees University financial planning and analyses, including the development of methodologies to calculate costs of services, use of measures to monitor the financial health of the University, and maintenance of accurate databases for planning and analytical objectives consistent with University decisions and guidelines to ensure financial stability and solvency

Oversees the University budget, including consultation, preparation, justification, and administration of the budget process according to University budget guidelines and policies to ensure proper allocation of funds

Oversees the University’s accounting and financial records to produce accurate and valid reports, with sufficient internal controls to ensure compliance with professional standards defined by GAAP, the State of California and the Federal government

Oversees the collection of University revenues, ensuring accurate accounting and timely depositing. Manages fee-related debt to the University and the collection of said debt

Oversees the University business services including procure to pay, commercial services and risk management

Oversees university-wide programs for high use commodities, procurement cards, and travel policy

Oversees the finance support services including finance training, processes, property, shipping and receiving and mail services

Chairs the Campus Fee Advisory Committee, member of the CSU Finance Officers Association

Assists the Vice President for Administration & Finance/Chief Financial Officer as a key campus leader, setting functional direction, proposing strategy, and collaborating with all campus divisions

Leads change management efforts in support of campus priorities, including the implementation new business delivery models

Directs the Finance Service Group’s strategic planning and quality improvement processes, including the development of meaningful measures/metrics, developing action plans, implementing programs/plans, tracking progress, and communicating results

• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices
• Strong knowledge of university functions
• Strong knowledge of strategic management principles
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Systems
• Outstanding professional management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to creatively problem solve
• Strong program implementation skills
• Ability to collaborate and create collegial relationships across campus and throughout the CSU system
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Ten (10) years progressively responsible relevant experience, including at least seven (7) years in a senior level leadership role
Demonstrated functional knowledge in accounting; budget management; financial planning, analysis and reporting; accounts payable; purchasing; financial systems; risk management

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Experience working in public higher education
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
Working knowledge of California State University processes, procedures, policies and systems