Associate Vice President Financial Services

Working Title: Associate Vice President for Financial Services

Classification

Title:

Administrator III

Posting Details

Priority Final date to receive applications (Posting will remain open until filled):
Sunday, October 26, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration. The incumbent serves as a senior advisor, providing strategic recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President on matters related to University-wide objectives, policies, and plans involving accounting, student financial services, purchasing and logistics, and procurement. The Associate Vice President is responsible for the effective leadership and operational oversight of six distinct departments:
Accounting Services & Auxiliary Accounting;
Accounts Payable & Travel;
Procurement & Contract Services;
Bursar’s Office;
Property & Receiving Services; and the Ticket Office. This role ensures that stewardship, financial integrity, operational security, and regulatory compliance are consistently upheld across all units.

In addition, the Associate Vice President provides oversight of auxiliary financial operations and compliance, ensuring alignment with CSU policies, Title 5 regulations, and Chancellor’s Office directives. This includes coordination with campus auxiliary organizations to support fiscal transparency, contractual accountability, and integration with University financial systems. The Associate Vice President serves as the Assistant Chief Financial Officer for the University and may act on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President during periods of absence.

FLSA
:
Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range
: $15,417 per month - $17,000 per month, commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range
: $6,891 per month - $22,119 per month

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Salary Grade/Range
: 1

Recruitment Type
:
At Will

Work Hours
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Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; weekends and evenings as needed. Position works on-site.

Department Information

The Financial Services team — encompassing Accounting Services & Auxiliary Accounting, Accounts Payable & Travel, Procurement & Contract Services, the Bursar’s Office, Property & Receiving Services, and the Ticket Office — is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of compliance, accountability, and service. Through excellence in accounting, reporting, reconciliation, procurement, and financial operations, the team advances Sacramento State’s mission by supporting the campus community with integrity, stewardship, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Education

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Business or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional work experience

Experience

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience as a senior-level financial manager in a large, complex organization, with direct responsibility for supervising professional staff.
• Experience in researching, analyzing and recommending solutions to a range of complex issues.
• Experience as a fiscal agent within a large organization working in highly structured and complex systems in the areas of fund accounting, capital construction, budget principles and concepts, and financial report preparation where fiscal management methods and practices include federal, state, GAAP, GASB and FASB reporting requirements.
• Experience directing and supervising managers in the formulation of goals and objectives, organizing work and work flow, delegating authority, training, evaluating employees, and administering corrective action as appropriate.
• Experience managing financial operations and compliance of self-supporting units or enterprise operations, ensuring adherence to applicable policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Experience coordinating financial audits and ensuring…