Director, Finance and Treasury

Cal Poly•San Luis, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the AVP, the Director is responsible for managing CPF accounting systems and related implementations, quarterly and fiscal year-end financial reporting, reviewing and interpreting policies, communicating the impact of federal state and CSU legislative changes to accounting and reporting processes, and managing and mentoring a highly skilled team of finance and accounting staff that provides financial leadership to units across all functions of the University. Under the direction of the AVP, the Director also oversees the day-to-day activities for treasury/investment services and the financial affairs of the Cal Poly Foundation. This position provides day-to-day management of banking and investment relations, treasury, internal and external auditing, internal controls and accounting operations, risk management, tax compliance, purchasing, disbursement, general accounting and financial systems, financial reporting, and long-range planning. As a primary point of contact for the Finance and Treasury staff, this role provides training, guidance, and compliance oversight related to CSU accounting procedures and financial reporting changes. The Director also coordinates responses to internal and external audit findings and supports financial decision-making by monitoring and analyzing financial data while advising the AVP as well as other executive leadership across campus. The Finance and Treasury department is an integral part of Administration and Finance and is responsible for accounting, finance and treasury functions for the Cal Poly Foundation (CPF) and Cal Poly State University. The Director of Finance and Treasury (Director), reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Financial Services (AVP). The department of Finance and Treasury is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the Cal Poly Foundation and the University. Responsibilities include but are not limited to fiscal year end audit and tax returns, reviewing and processing accounting transactions, preparing financial policy drafts and updates, providing support for auxiliary organization board of directors, and continuously reviewing existing policies and procedures to incorporate efficiencies into day-to-day business processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, with a minimum of three (3) years of which have been in a management or leadership role overseeing professional staff in a complex financial environment.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic member of the Financial Services Leadership Team, providing financial expertise and executive-level perspective to advance shared goals; lead and contribute to the continuous development, cohesion, and high performance of the team.
Direct and oversee the University’s cash management operations and Maritime Service Compliance programs; establish policies and controls to ensure institutional liquidity, regulatory adherence, and financial integrity across all related activities.
Provide comprehensive administrative and operational leadership of the Finance and Treasury department; independently develop, implement, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures that strengthen departmental efficiency, compliance, and financial controls.
Direct the development, preparation, and delivery of University and Foundation financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles; ensure reports meet governing board standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional strategic needs.
Manage CPF accounting systems and related implementations.
Oversee quarterly and fiscal year-end financial reporting.
Review and interpret policies.
Communicate the impact of federal, state, and CSU legislative changes to accounting and reporting processes.
Manage and mentor a highly skilled team of finance and accounting staff.
Oversee day-to-day activities for treasury/investment services and the financial affairs of the Cal Poly Foundation.
Provide day-to-day management of banking and investment relations, treasury, internal and external auditing, internal controls and accounting operations, risk management, tax compliance, purchasing, disbursement, general accounting and financial systems, financial reporting, and long-range planning.
Provide training, guidance, and compliance oversight related to CSU accounting procedures and financial reporting changes.
Coordinate responses to internal and external audit findings.
Support financial decision-making by monitoring and analyzing financial data.
Advise the AVP and other executive leadership across campus.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the Cal Poly Foundation and the University.
Oversee fiscal year end audit and tax returns.
Review and process accounting transactions.
Prepare financial policy drafts and updates.
Provide support for auxiliary organization board of directors.
Continuously review existing policies and procedures to incorporate efficiencies into day-to-day business processes.