Director of Finance (Administrator II, Range I) - University Corporation

San Francisco State University•San Francisco, CA

2d•$129,996 - $140,004•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance, under general supervision of the Executive Director (ED), will be responsible for the oversight of all accounting and reporting activities. This role serves as a key member of the University Corporation senior leadership team and acts as the Corporation’s business officer, providing leadership to overall support service functions including fiscal management and budget development. Support service functions encompass general accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, banking and investment relations, internal and external auditing, accounting operations, and long-range forecasting and planning. As part of senior leadership, the Director of Finance will create and evaluate financial reports, presenting them to senior management, the UCorp board, and campus-wide, making recommendations as needed. The Director of Finance will lead all day-to-day operations of the accounting department, supervising a team of seven, including two leads, who handle the functional responsibility for the chart of accounts, all accounting transactions for three entities serviced by UCorp, reporting, and payroll. UCorp has assets of approximately $50 million dollars, and the Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all associated transactions. This role ensures UCorp has appropriate policies and procedures in place, including continually reviewing and strengthening internal controls related to accounting processes. The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring UCorp's full compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, Federal, State, and California State University systems, rules, and regulations in the preparation of the Auxiliaries audited financial statements. The Director of Finance will serve as the lead contact in managing the yearly external audit. Additionally, this role will work closely with other department managers and staff within UCorp to educate them on finance and accounting procedures and explore how these functions can support operations. The Director of Finance will also ensure all accounting systems are working appropriately, with PeopleSoft as the official accounting system and Financial Data Warehouse as a reporting tool.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree/equivalent in accounting, finance management, economics or related field.
A minimum of seven years’ experience in an accounting position where substantial judgment, analysis, interpretation, integration of complex data and information was required.
Experience handling full charge accounting duties.
Demonstrated competence in the areas of finance, and accounting.
Supervisory experience required.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles practices for a non-profit or governmental environment (i.e., FASB and GASB).
Experience identifying, recommending, and implementing corrective or preventive action in regard to an accounting system or procedure.
Experience handling investments related to an endowment fund over 100 million dollars.
Knowledge processing and supervising the processing of payroll.
Proficient with computer applications (i.e., excel, word, access, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated competency of well-developed written and oral skills.
Ability to build and enhance business relationships.
Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reports, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and accounting for investments.
Demonstrated ability to set and meet project deadlines and manage multiple tasks with continual interruptions.
Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting and reporting activities.
Serve as a key member of the University Corporation senior leadership team.
Act as the Corporation’s business officer, responsible for fiscal management and budget development.
Manage general accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, banking and investment relations, internal and external auditing, accounting operations, and long-range forecasting and planning.
Create and evaluate financial reports, presenting them to senior management, the UCorp board, and campus-wide.
Lead day-to-day operations of the accounting department, supervising a team of seven.
Oversee all accounting transactions for three entities serviced by UCorp.
Ensure UCorp has appropriate policies and procedures, including reviewing and strengthening internal controls.
Ensure UCorp's compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, Federal, State, and California State University systems, rules, and regulations.
Serve as the lead contact for managing the yearly external audit.
Work with other department managers to educate them on finance and accounting procedures.
Ensure all accounting systems are working appropriately.
Lead and direct day-to-day activities of seven direct reports, including two leads.
Leverage strengths of the accounting team, clarify roles and responsibilities.
Provide strategic direction to the team by identifying processes and procedures for revision.
Recognize team member performance, provide ongoing training, evaluation, and support.
Develop and plan team workflows and processes to align with organizational goals.
Review and oversee work related to accounting transactions affecting the balance sheet and statement of revenue and expenses, cash receipts, fixed assets, and reconciliations for three business units.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Foster and promote the Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University and User-Friendly Principles.
Promote, ensure, and enforce PP&D application of appropriate industry professional responsibilities and ethical standards.
Lead University-wide committees and work teams as directed or appropriate.
Represent the Executive Director on university/community committees and work groups.
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance to GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards and regulatory requirements.
Produce financial statements in GASB and FASB format.
Consistently analyze financial data and oversee financial reporting for accuracy and timeliness.
Clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial deadlines.
Monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership informed of financial status.
Make recommendations to improve fiscal operations.
Oversee and manage all audit activity for the annual audit for the three auxiliaries.
Provide leadership and direction to the team for audit preparation.
Engage with the board’s audit and finance committees regarding UCorp’s financial statement analysis.
Carry out board-directed activities and internal controls.
Review, assess, and implement new accounting pronouncements that apply to UCorp business.
Create and maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, payroll, and actual expenditures.
Oversee the fixed assets program, including recording to the G/L, tagging, and bi-annual physical inventory.
Prepare, review, analyze, and present financial reports as requested for three auxiliaries.
Prepare and review preparation of tax returns for three auxiliaries (e.g., 990).
Provide support in the preparation of various tax schedules (e.g., 1099, 1042’s, and 592).
Partner with and lead UCorp division administrators in the development, execution, and ongoing review of strategic initiative identification, planning, and development.
Represent UCorp Executive Director on campus committees or work groups, and outside agencies, as directed.
Attend conferences and seminars, as directed.
Other Duties as assigned.