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FLSA: Salaried (Exempt)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $170,000 - $190,000

Direct Supervisor: Associate Vice President and Executive Director

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Where purpose meets possibility, and every dollar supports the student experience

At ASI, finance isn't just about numbers. It's about impact.

Every budget decision, every contract, every policy ultimately supports students. That might mean funding programs, maintaining spaces like the Titan Student Union and Student Recreation Center, or ensuring the long-term sustainability of services students rely on every day.

This role sits at the center of it all.

You'll work with executive leadership, department directors, and student leaders to make sure ASI's resources are used strategically, responsibly, and in ways that directly benefit the campus community.

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The role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as ASI's principal financial and administrative leader, overseeing finance, accounting, operations, IT, audit, and facilities planning.
You will guide the financial strategy of a complex, multi-entity organization while ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and align with ASI's mission.
You will also serve as a key partner to the Associate Vice President and Executive Director and Board of Directors, helping translate financial data into informed decisions.

What you'll actually do

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management
• Oversee accounting, payroll, audits, and compliance with CSU, state, and federal requirements
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and operational procedures
• Review and approve contracts, financial agreements, and major expenditures
• Present financial reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
• Partner with department leaders to assess budgets, evaluate program costs, and guide resource allocation
• Support capital planning, facility development, and long-term financial sustainability
• Oversee IT systems, internal audit functions, and building engineering operations
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and external partners
• Supervise senior leaders across accounting, IT, audit, and facilities

What this looks like in practice

• A department is planning a new program or service. You review budget impact, funding sources, and long-term sustainability
• The Board is evaluating a major initiative. You present financial projections and risk considerations
• It is budget season. You lead the development of ASI's annual budget across all departments
• An audit is underway. You coordinate across teams to ensure compliance and accuracy
• A contract comes forward. You review financial terms and advise on risk and feasibility

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressively responsible financial and operational experience in a nonprofit setting
• 7+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong background in financial planning, reporting, and organizational operations

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field
• CPA
• Experience in higher education or auxiliary organizations

Who this role is for

• You can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
• You are comfortable working across operations, not just finance
• You understand that financial decisions in this environment directly impact students
• You can partner effectively with both executive leadership and student governance

Why ASI
This is more than a CFO role. It is an opportunity to shape how resources support student success across an entire organization, making an impact on the campus community at large.

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About California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton is a major regional university in a vital, flourishing area that includes Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the expanding Inland Empire. The beautiful, 236-acre campus is set in Fullerton in north Orange County, about 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about 21 miles from nearby beaches. Cal State Fullerton has more than 37,000 students and approximately 1,800 full and part-time faculty members. The University offers 107 degree programs in eight colleges. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, CSUF is fourth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students and first in California for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.The University is one of the 23 campuses in the California State University System. Since the campus opened, CSUF has awarded degrees to more than 215,000 graduates. Many are leaders in business, government, education, and the arts.

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