Executive Director, Finance and Operations

Executive Director, Finance and Operations
Arizona State University

United States, California, Los Angeles

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Salary

$160,000 - $170,000 Per Year

Rank

Director

Responsibility

Site Lead

Scope

Regional

Workplace

Fully remote

Functions

Finance

IT

Legal

Reports to

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Level

0

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

04-09-2025

Description

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Dean of California College of ASU, this role serves and functions as the senior business, finance and operations officer for the California College of ASU. Responsible for accounting, budget management, fiscal operations, and information technology.

Executive Director, Finance and Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • Serves as a senior leader of California College of ASU.
  • Serves as a liaison to ASU as part of the affiliation between the institutions.
  • Counsels and advises the CEO and Dean and the Board of Trustees of the institution concerning financial, administrative, and operational matters of the institution.
  • Develops, maintains and administers operating and capital budgets, including by developing and preparing financial plans and analyses.
  • Establishes fiscal guidelines to sustain a sound financial status as a nonprofit corporation and an accredited institution and participates in the development, review and revision of other policies.
  • Oversee major support functions at the college and negotiate and administer contracts and leases as required.
  • Interprets and apply pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by the governing board and the Affiliation and Services Agreement executed by the institution and ASU.
  • Identifies and resolves problems and issues; implements and directs measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all aspects of business operations.
  • Administer the accounting and fiscal affairs of the College, including those required by not only Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, but also local, state, and federal funding sources and College and ABOR policies.
  • Perform liability risk analysis for all College insurance and make recommendations to the College Dean for a strategy that protects the College and is cost efficient.
  • Oversee the Accounts Payable function of the College. Oversee the invoicing and collecting of student accounts and other areas of Accounts Receivable.
  • Oversee purchasing and ensure all ABOR, college, federal, and state policies are maintained.
  • Provide leadership and creativity as it relates to purchasing power, cost expenditures and savings for the College.

Qualification & Requirements

  • CPA, CMA, or other related credentials.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of management principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated competence with financial planning, capital planning, and strategic budgeting.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the complex nature of government and college fiscal operations and regulations.
  • Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to budgeting and accounting practices.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to human resource management.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to academic personnel policy and procedures.
  • Skill in coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
  • Skill in both oral and written communication.
  • Skill in computer applications and technology.

Benefits

  • Insurance Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Vacation Policy
  • Other Perks and Benefits…

Company Profile

Arizona State University
Industry

Higher Education

Revenue

$2.3B

Employees

20,600

Fortune 500 Rank

NA

Global 500 Rank

NA

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