Cal Poly Humboldt · 16 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer/Vice President, Administration and Finance
Humboldt County, CA
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$10,106/mo - $32,441/mo
10+ years expCal Poly Humboldt is a comprehensive university dedicated to hands-on, impactful educational opportunities. The Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Administration and Finance is responsible for overseeing the university's budget of $310 million and ensuring financial sustainability while promoting a collaborative and transparent workplace culture.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides advice and counsel with major impact on all aspects of campus management
Coordinates with other Vice Presidents, Auxiliaries, and Self-Supports in overall campus planning and management
Serves as a member of the Executive Cabinet
Provides executive leadership and guidance regarding financial, business, human resources, facilities, and campus operational considerations during both exploratory and formative stages of decision making
Ensures a culture of financial transparency and accountability, communicating budgetary information in ways accessible to all campus stakeholders
Leads and engages in a number of additional campus committees
Represents the University before on- and off-campus organizations, boards, and agencies; represents University positions and provides consultation to campus colleagues, other CSU campuses, the Chancellor's Office, and state or federal offices as appropriate
Consults with University Senate and other committees as appropriate
Participates in system-wide meetings, committees, and task forces
Maintains general working knowledge of information technology resources in use or proposed for campus-wide utilization in support of university objectives, particularly those supporting entities under the VPAF’s responsibility
Provides overall guidance for campus business affairs, including development of the annual University financial plan
Within statutory, regulatory, and policy limitations, directs management regarding control and expenditures of support funds
Provides timely and reliable cost and resource utilization data for executive-level planning and decision making
Provides guidance in the appropriate investment and management of campus funds as the University Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Ensures key supervised units’ function optimally, support the campus community, provide excellent service, and adhere to applicable policies and laws
Provides guidance and support to campus auxiliaries in alignment with Chancellor's Office executive orders
Meets periodically with auxiliary governing boards to review rules and regulations pertinent to operations
Serves as the Emergency Operations Director
Oversees compliance with CSU policies, external audit standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP/GASB); ensures internal controls are in place to safeguard university resources
Leads long-term financial planning, business continuity, and resiliency strategies to protect the university’s mission in the face of fiscal or operational challenges
Reports directly to the President and provides oversight of Budget, Contracts and Procurement, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Human Resources, Risk Management, Title IX/DHR Prevention, and the University Police Department
Carries fiduciary responsibility for all campus auxiliaries in accordance with CSU Executive Orders and Board of Trustees policy
Provides executive leadership for Administration and Finance staff, ensuring professional development, succession planning, and a culture of service excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance or related areas
Minimum 5 years of executive-level (ex. Executive Director, AVP or VP) experience overseeing financial operations, budgeting, or strategic resource management
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience in effective written and oral communication
Ability to build and lead strong, collaborative teams
Ability to foster relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity in decision-making and workplace culture
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a shared governance environment with faculty, staff, administrators, labor unions, and system leadership
Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans aligned with strategic priorities, including the ability to determine acceptable risk for growth strategies after conducting analysis
Thorough knowledge of budget development and management, accounting theory and practice, and risk management
Knowledge of capital project planning and facilities management in higher education
Familiarity with complex fiscal models, budgets, and auditing best practices
Ability to manage challenging situations with a fact-based approach
Commitment to financial transparency and accountability
Ability to respond effectively to requests from the Chancellor's Office, Board of Trustees, and other oversight bodies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with diverse constituencies
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field
Experience in higher education financial management, including state appropriations and auxiliaries
Experience with long-term financial planning, capital projects, and audit compliance
Experience overseeing internal controls, audits, and compliance functions in a complex organization
Demonstrated success leading sustainability and resource-efficiency initiatives
Ability to represent the University within the CSU system and with state and federal agencies
Benefits
Premium benefits package
Outstanding vacation
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays per year
Company
Cal Poly Humboldt
At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carla Hoʻā
Interim CFO and Vice President of Finance and Administration
Kate Shea
Chief Operations Officer
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