Associate Vice President Financial Support Services

The Associate Vice President (AVP) is responsible for the delivery of financial services to support the University and its four auxiliaries. Financial services provided to the University and its auxiliary entities includes general accounting by CSU fund accounting for research and sponsored projects financial reporting cashiering banking cash management and investments accounts payable accounts receivable property inventory and asset management audit review and response student loans and accounts procurement and contracts campus mail services shipping and receiving a selfsupport print shop and oversight of the contracts for the campus dining services and bookstore. Additionally the AVP leads the Commercial Services Operation which includes on and offcampus events and the day to day management of Auxiliary and Business Services (ABS) Corporation. ABS oversees campus dining services bookstore warrior card and vended operations. The AVP has administrative responsibility over Financial and Support Services personnel and operations.

Ensure the University complies with CSU executive orders on financial management including grant administration reporting and financial recordkeeping. Identify and resolve issues develop solutions and implement them. Maintain accurate financial records and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with CSU policies regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Oversee financial operations including procurement asset management and mail services while improving efficiency and leveraging technology.

Manage the Financial Services budget set annual goals and provide leadership to staff. Work with the Vice President for Business & Finance on contracts and proposals. Lead Auxiliary and Business Services (ABS) operations ensuring compliance with CSU and state requirements. Develop and implement ABS policies manage budgets and monitor commercial operations to ensure selfsupporting and costeffective services. Serve as the main liaison between ABS contractors and University constituents ensuring alignment with the Universitys mission.

Monitor financial health across auxiliaries and selfsupport operations resolving issues and presenting recommendations to the Vice President. Act as a liaison to ensure compliance with regulations and sound business practices. Serve on committees review documents and handle delegated responsibilities in the absence of the Vice President. Other duties as assigned.

Experience:At least 8 years of successful experience in managing a universitys or public entitys financial and accounting operations.

• CPA certification.
• Business and financial management experience at a public university.
• Experience successfully managing the financial operations of a public university such as one of the California State University campuses or the CSU Chancellors Office.
• Experience in an environment utilizing a customeroriented and servicecentered attitude.
• Applicable experience with the University of California or California State University systems.

• Experience must demonstrate success in appropriately applying the principles and practices of ethical financial management fund accounting operational administration and personnel management for unionized and nonunionized employees.
• As a key fiscal manager and leader of the administrative staff the AVPFSS must possess and project the utmost integrity and highest standards of professional conduct and must be an individual marked by accomplishment and experience to exercise the leadership of a qualified collegial and engaged professional community.
• A proven track record of success in finance and accounting.
• The following personal traits are extremely desirable: unquestioned integrity a passion for excellence creativity an entrepreneurial spirit political astuteness and diplomacy coupled with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to assess current finance/budgeting systems recommend appropriate solutions drive change and achieve results.
• Must have the vision and courage to break new ground while ensuring and advancing the financial health and stability of the University.
• Ability to initiate establish and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive cooperative and productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population.
• An inherent willingness to find solutions to complex problems and answers to unconventional questions with a strong commitment to Stanislaus States vision core values and strategic priorities.
• Must be able to articulate and explain complex financial issues to staff faculty and all other stakeholders in a clear understandable nontechnical manner both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communications skills blended with the ability to be an effective engaged and interested listener.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret communicate and apply policies and procedures. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and timesensitive deadlines.
• An adaptable multitasker with the ability to control and move forward on several priorities simultaneously. This includes switching priorities as required without losing momentum.
• A visible accessible decisive and compassionate leader who possesses superb management skills.
• Must be able to train mentor/develop and motivate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all critical stakeholder relationships.
• The successful candidate will be a highly energetic forward thinking solutionsfocused individual with a strong work ethic as well as an enthusiastic and passionate approach to work.

Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Actthe annual security report (ASR) is now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle Turlock CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised 7/21/17 as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at. California Relay Service is available atvoice anda federal contractor we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary SelfIdentification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:Voluntary SelfIdentification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSUrelated work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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