Assistant Vice President for Financial Services

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

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Demonstrates leadership in review, development, and implementation of policies and procedures for the university; plans, implements, manages, and evaluates a range of administrative procedures.
2. Skilled in implementing continuous quality improvement and client involvement in assessing and changing services.