Financial Manager

Job Title

Financial Manager

Administrator II

554783

President’s Office

President’s Office

Classification Range $5,053 - $16,221 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $9,100 - $11,200 per month)

At-Will

Full Time

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

The President’s Office at California State University, Fullerton is seeking an exceptional individual to join the team as the Financial Manager (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Financial Manager is responsible for budget development, budget administration, fiscal operations, and financial reporting for all funds allocated to the Office of the President and its units (not limited to El Dorado Ranch, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Operations, Strategic Communications, Athletics, and Academic Senate). This includes State and non-State funds, and all University accounts managed by the Office of the President.

Provides general oversight of the Athletics budget, serving as a liaison between the Associate Athletics Director/CFO and the Office of the President. The Financial Manager serves as a resource for all support units that fall under the Office of the President and works closely with respective staff to develop annual budget plans, forecast reports, monitor expenditures, and ensures units operate within their allotted budget.

Guides and leads planning and strategic budgeting initiatives while maintaining consistency and cohesion across all units. Prepares budget plans, ensures the integrity of the President's financial data on the University's financial systems, and project revenues and expenditures. Implements internal fiscal controls and prepares financial reports using a variety of report writing tools. Serves as the primary liaison between all units within the Office of the President and Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence, facilitating HR actions as requested by the Chief of Staff.

The Financial Manager provides periodic reports to the Chief of Staff to the President regarding the status of all State and non-State accounts allocated and managed by the Office of the President. Provides immediate alerts regarding any irregular or unusual circumstances and recommends…