Working Title: Assistant Vice President for Financial Services

Classification Title: Administrator III

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Hiring Preference
Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration. The incumbent is responsible for advising and making recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President relative to overall University objectives, policies, and plans wherever accounting, student and other financial activities, supply chain and procurement matters are involved. The incumbent is responsible for the effective operations of six distinct departments (Accounting Services & Auxiliary Accounting; Accounts Payable & Travel; Procurement & Contract Services; Bursar’s Office; Property & Receiving Services; Ticket Office), ensuring stewardship, security, and compliance are at the forefront. The Assistant Vice President serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer for the University and may serve as acting Vice President in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $12,917 per month to $13,750 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

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.–5 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

1. Bachelor's degree with a major in Business or closely related field; or possession of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year for year basis. 

Experience

2. Five years of progressive experience as senior level financial manager in a large complex organization.
3. Experience in researching, analyzing and recommending solutions to a range of complex issues.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Experience with web-based applications of information system technology for financial and administrative services functions.
7. Experience working with various consultative constituencies such as executive groups, academic administration, budget advisory group, and/or student majority committees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

8. Demonstrates leadership in review, development, and implementation of policies and procedures for the university; plans, implements, manages, and evaluates a range of administrative procedures.
9. Skilled in implementing continuous quality improvement and client involvement in assessing and changing services.
10. Knowledge of accounting and budget technology systems including accounts payable, travel, general ledger, cashiering, and other operating systems in a not-for-profit environment.
11. Knowledgeable of the methods of process improvement and streamlining of operations through redesign of business practices and performance measurement and progress assessment methods as applied to individuals, teams and organizations.
12. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff in the formation of program and policy while working effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
13. Possess problem-solving abilities that result in prudent decisions to promote mutual satisfaction and positive action, and imaginative approaches to the achievement of individual, unit, or institutional strategic goals.
14. Ability to mediate, negotiate and persuade others to positive actions and outcomes.
15. Ability to adapt to an evolving and changing environment.
16. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
17. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Master's or Doctoral Degree in Business Administration or closely related field.
2. Progressive experience in a senior level financial and management position in an institution of higher education.
3. Familiarity with the higher education finance or CSU system reporting requirements for both general and special funds.

Required Licenses/Certifications 

Ability to pass background check

Documents Needed to Apply (2)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. 

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.