Fiscal Resource Manager

California State University•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$10,000 - $12,083

About The Position

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for an Administrator II position. Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, the Fiscal Resource Manager provides strategic fiscal leadership and advanced administrative support for Facilities Management, including Facilities Services and Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, within the Administration & Finance Division. The manager is responsible for the department’s overall fiscal management and independently oversees complex financial operations, including multi-year budget development and forecasting, fiscal analysis, financial reporting, account reconciliation, resource allocation, fund management, and financial compliance. The position applies advanced accounting principles, financial management practices, and CSU policies and procedures to safeguard university resources and meet CSU systemwide regulations, state requirements, and funding-source restrictions. As the department’s principal fiscal advisor, the manager collaborates with executive leadership, campus administrators, and university departments to analyze financial data, develop strategic budget recommendations, resolve complex fiscal and operational issues, and support informed decisions. The role leads the development and implementation of financial policies, internal controls, and business processes that promote efficiency, accountability, and sound fiscal management. The manager oversees day-to-day fiscal operations and directly supervises and provides oversight to accounting and administrative staff responsible for accounting, budgeting, purchasing, billing, accounts payable and receivable, contract and procurement support, and financial reporting. The position ensures the accuracy and integrity of transactions, monitors expenditures and revenues, recommends resource allocations, supports business operations, and identifies ways to improve productivity and operational effectiveness. As a member of the Facilities Management leadership team, the manager supports the units’ and University’s missions and strategic objectives through fiscal stewardship, customer service, and operational support, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
At least five years of progressively responsible budgetary and administrative experience, including financial administration, fiscal analysis, and day-to-day budget management responsibilities.
Thorough knowledge of budgetary and financial administration principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable financial regulations, and administrative policies and procedures.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex spreadsheets, formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
Working knowledge of a broad range of technology, financial systems, and business software applications.
Skills in fiscal and administrative analysis, problem-solving, organization, project coordination, and independent workload prioritization.
Strong analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, analyze complex fiscal and administrative matters, prepare reports, present information, and develop appropriate recommendations.
Strong customer service, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform administrative and analytical work involving multiple and competing priorities; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and develop and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Ability to resolve sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
Ability to train others, provide lead work direction, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, administrators, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, exercise initiative, and maintain professionalism, accountability, and service.
Demonstrated interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
Must reside in California upon date of hire; CSU-related work may not be performed outside California under the stated policy.
Must satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check, before an offer can be made.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the California State University system or other California higher education institutions.
Knowledge of the PeopleSoft financial system.
Facilities leadership in fiscal operations and/or construction, including direct oversight of budgets or funds related to capital projects and/or management of property accounting portfolios.
Higher education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic fiscal leadership and advanced administrative support for Facilities Management.
Oversee overall departmental fiscal management, including multi-year budget development and forecasting, fiscal analysis, financial reporting, account reconciliation, resource allocation, fund management, and financial compliance.
Apply accounting principles, financial management practices, and CSU policies and procedures to ensure effective stewardship of university resources and compliance with systemwide regulations, state requirements, and funding-source restrictions.
Serve as the department’s principal fiscal advisor and collaborate with executive leadership, campus administrators, and university departments on financial analysis, budget recommendations, and complex fiscal and operational issues.
Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, internal controls, and business processes.
Oversee day-to-day fiscal operations and directly supervise and provide oversight to accounting and administrative staff.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial transactions; monitor departmental expenditures and revenues; and recommend resource allocations.
Support business operations and identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational effectiveness.
Provide fiscal stewardship, customer service, and operational support to Facilities Management and the University.
Perform other related duties as assigned.