Associate Vice President for Finance

Classification:   Administrator IV
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week 
FLSA:  Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $16,269 - $17,633* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: July 27, 2025
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO, The Associate Vice President for Finance is responsible for leadership and support to the following areas: Accounting and Financial Services including General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Travel, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/ Payroll; Operations Support and Innovation; Business and Support Services, including Procurement, Contracts and Property; Bursar’s Office.

Direct reports include, but are not limited to, the University Controller, Director of Procurement and Contract Services, Director of Operations Support and Innovation, Associate Bursar, and Manager of Finance Administrative Support Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.  University Revenue and Expenditure Control

• Oversees the preparation of financial documents.
• Analyzes and interprets financial documents for conformance to established policies and procedures and/or government regulations.
• Manages the reporting of financial information from all operations.
• Responsible for investment management, cash management, and debt financing activities.
• Works with facilities planning, design and construction staff to administer capital outlay expenditures.
• Works closely with the Corporation Controller to ensure that CSUMB auxiliary organizations’ financial policies and practices comply with all CSU, regulatory, legal, and prudent business standards; monitors internal and external deadlines and requirements.
• Acts as primary contact for tax issues