Director of Finance (Administrator II) - College of Liberal and Creative Arts

**SF State Internal Applicants Only**

Working Title

Director of Finance

Administrator Level

This position is an Administrator II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP) reporting to the Dean of College of Liberal and Creative Arts.

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Department

College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Appointment Type

At-Will

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$10000 - $10834 per Month ($120000 - 130008 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Liberal & Creative Arts (LCA) the Director of Finance leads the fiscal strategy planning and oversight for a complex multi-unit college with an annual budget exceeding $40 million. This position is responsible for the effective management of all state trust auxiliary and grant-related financial resources. The Director provides expert guidance on financial policies and procedures ensures compliance with applicable regulations supports strategic planning and leads a finance team to deliver high-quality service to academic departments and college leadership.

Position Information

Financial Management & Strategic Planning

• Directs the development implementation and management of the Colleges annual operating budgets including General Fund Trust University Corporation (UCorp) ORSP and fee-based funds.
• Prepares multi-year budget forecasts monitors expenditures and evaluates fiscal performance to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Leads year-end closeout budget rollovers and fiscal planning in collaboration with the Budget Office and Fiscal Affairs.
• Provides financial modeling revenue projections cost analyses and recommendations for decision-making by the Dean and senior leadership.

Compliance Reporting & Analysis

• Ensures compliance with CSU state federal and institutional fiscal policies and regulations.
• Provides monthly quarterly and year-end financial reports and presentations to LCA leadership.
• Manages all financial audits reconciliations and fund transfers; ensures proper documentation and transparency of financial transactions.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Leads and supervises the Colleges finance team including analysts and support staff; provides training performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Establishes team goals and service standards that support college and university objectives.
• Builds a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serves as the primary financial liaison for LCA with Fiscal Affairs Budget Administration Human Resources UCorp ORSP and other university departments.
• Advises department chairs program directors and administrative support staff on budget management and fiscal policy interpretation.
• Represents LCA in campus-wide budget and finance committees and workgroups.

Special Projects & Operational Support

• Provides leadership on college-wide initiatives such as space and resource planning enrollment revenue strategies and operational restructuring.
• Assists with special funding projects grant-related financial planning and philanthropic resource allocation as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management preferably in a higher education or public sector setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting forecasting fund accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience managing staff and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with financial software systems (e.g. PeopleSoft CFS Data Warehouse) and Microsoft Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in business administration public administration or related discipline.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in finance/budget leadership in a CSU or large academic institution.
• Knowledge of CSU financial systems and processes (e.g. CSU Budget Memo cycles CO reporting RRT processes and UCorp/Trust funds).
• Experience with strategic planning enrollment-based budgeting or academic resource allocation models.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Lifes Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical Dental Vision Pension 401k Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program all geared towards the Universitys commitment to attract motivate and retain our employee.

Additional Information

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