Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

CSU Careers • Pomona, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPAF/CFO) provides strategic leadership for the university’s financial, administrative, and operational functions. This role leads the Division of Administrative Affairs to support student success and faculty excellence, ensuring compliance with Cal State University policy. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPAF/CFO is crucial in advancing Cal Poly Pomona’s mission by ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The VPAF/CFO oversees a broad portfolio including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, accounting, procurement, facilities management, capital planning, design and construction, risk management, internal audit, public safety, and administrative services. The position also collaborates closely with CPP’s auxiliary organizations: Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (housing, dining, transportation, parking, real estate), Associated Students, Incorporated (student government, recreation, Bronco Student Center), and the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation (fundraising, alumni engagement). The VPAF/CFO provides leadership and advisory roles within these organizations to ensure alignment with the university, effective governance, and resource stewardship. In partnership with the President and Cabinet, the VPAF/CFO leads the development and execution of the university’s financial strategy, aligning resources with academic priorities and institutional goals. This includes long-range financial planning, capital investment, and real estate development to support the campus environment and its polytechnic mission. The VPAF/CFO will identify opportunities for innovation, enhance operational effectiveness, and advance sustainable revenue strategies. The role fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and shared governance by communicating financial information clearly. The position engages with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to build trust and support informed decision-making. The VPAF/CFO and their team interact with counterparts in the CSU Office of the Chancellor. The university operates under the CSU Forward strategic plan, focusing on access, excellence, and innovation for student success. Cal Poly Pomona's FY25-26 operating budget is approximately $430 million, funded by state appropriations (53%) and student tuition and fees (47%), with a 3% base reduction in state appropriation. The budget excludes self-support operations and auxiliary organizations. CPP Enterprises projects $120.7 million in revenue for FY 26/27 from core businesses like the Bronco Bookstore, Dining Services, Student Housing, and the Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) has an annual operating budget of approximately $22M, funded primarily by mandatory student fees, and manages student life infrastructure. The Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation (CPP-PF) manages endowment funds with a market value of $223,543,118 as of January 31, 2026, with an 11.96% three-year average investment return rate. The VPAF/CFO will also shape the Lanterman Development Project, a 300-acre initiative to create a "Live, Learn, Work, Play" village supporting academic mission, addressing housing needs, and fostering applied research and innovation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 5 to 7 years of senior leadership experience in financial and administrative management within a complex organization.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in capital planning, facilities management, and infrastructure development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and influence across a large organization.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse constituencies.
• The ability to lead through influence as well as through positional authority in a complex, decentralized organization.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial experience in higher education, including within public university systems.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a shared governance environment.
• Experience working with auxiliary organizations and affiliated entities.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and inclusive excellence.
• Experience with strategic revenue generation and partnership development.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA, or related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all financial and administrative services in alignment with university priorities.
• Lead comprehensive budget development, financial forecasting, and resource allocation processes.
• Oversee capital planning, facilities management, and major infrastructure initiatives, developing a capital program that can draw on all funding sources to advance new opportunities while addressing deferred maintenance.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for advancing the Lanterman Development project.
• Strengthen partnerships with CPP’s auxiliary organizations to support innovation and revenue generation and to provide appropriate transparency to campus constituents.
• Advance operational excellence through process improvement, technology investment, and organizational effectiveness.
• Communicate and advance financial strategies clearly within a shared governance environment.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture.
• Represent the university with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, external agencies, and community stakeholders.

Benefits

• The salary for this position will be $325,000 to $350,004.
• More information is available at: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive