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Assistant Vice President for Finance - Division of Research

The California State University, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403


Assistant Vice President for Finance - Division of Research

Job no:

541627Work type:

Management (MPP)Location:

San Luis ObispoCategories:

MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Research, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)Job SummaryReporting to the Vice President for Research, the Assistant Vice President for Finance provides leadership and strategic oversight for the division of Research’s financial operations; is responsible for financial and resource analysis, projections, and modeling that supports the decision-making processes in the division of Research and enables the division to ascertain the impacts of proposed initiatives and meet institutional goals; and provides direction to division finance staff, as well as training and consultative services for department directors and division leaders.Key QualificationsThorough knowledge of accounting guidelines/practices, financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements, and the ability to research and apply accounting principles and applicable rules.Experience in providing strategic leadership over financial systems and demonstrated success in supporting financial system implementations.Thorough knowledge of administrative concepts, practices and procedures to research, develop and evaluate policies and programs, including collection, evaluation and interpretation of data and information from a wide variety of sources to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations and to inform strategic decision-making at leadership levels.Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze situations, define problems, identify concerns, develop and implement solutions. Excellence in judgment and decision-making skills.Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management skills to successfully operate in a complex environment.Education and ExperienceMaster’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of financial management. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.Salary and BenefitsThe anticipated hiring range for this role is $155,000 - $175,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.Diversity StatementAt Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.Supplemental InformationFollowing a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

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