Director, Financial Services

Full Time - Director, Financial Services

Salary: $–$ annually

This represents the good faith estimate of the annual salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position upon hire, based on the selected candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal alignment, and overall business needs.

In select cases, and depending on market conditions or exceptional candidate qualifications, compensation may exceed this range, provided it aligns with applicable law and our compensation policies.

The Director of Financial Services/Controller is part of the executive management team that provides strategic leadership for the corporation and its revenue producing divisions: dining services, our largest revenue producing division; campus stores; commercial and residential real estate; conference services; and licensing. Under the direction of the CEO, the position is responsible for protecting over $200M in company assets, primarily in real estate, with assets expected to grow to approximately $1B over the next five years, by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, reporting systems, and legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions.

The Director of Financial Services/Controller oversees accounting, finance, budgeting, payroll, internal audit, and sales audit departments.

Note:

The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all‑encapsulating list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supportive of and active in SDSU’s Shared Governance.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, direct and evaluate the corporation’s fiscal function and performance.
• Protect company assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls; maximize return on assets.
• Prepare all supporting information for annual and other audits and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary.
• Lead governance administration for the Board Audit Committee and the Investment Committee, including coordinating and tracking committee meetings, agendas, minutes, action items, and member terms to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant governance processes.
• Participate in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a strategic partner; advance the interest of the company through being an active member of the University community and industry associations/groups.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long‑range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist the Board and CEO in performing their responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Financial Services staff engaged in complex financial, clerical, and technical work involved in maintaining the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Asset Management sub‑ledgers, Payroll, Internal Audit, and Sales Audit.
• Ensure the timely preparation, approval, and monitoring of the annual budget for all units; develop realistic annual budgets and goals; includes capital outlay budgets for financial services units. Controls expenses.
• Manage and direct financial services work, including, but not limited to, keeping financial records, budgeting, and overseeing all audits, for Mission Valley Enterprises (a separate auxiliary of San Diego State University); attend Mission Valley Enterprises Board of Director meetings.
• Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths.
• Support and improve employee relations, service standards, and morale through strong…