Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

  The Office of the Chancellor of the California State University System (CSU), the largest, most diverse, and most consequential university system in the United States, seeks a highly skilled and experienced leader to serve as Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer (VC and CFO). 

The California State University System

The CSU's 22 universities across California enroll nearly 500,000 diverse students, making it the world's largest four-year public higher education system. More than half of CSU students are from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, and more than one-quarter of undergraduates are first-generation college students. Because the CSU's 22 universities provide a high-quality education at an incredible value, they are rated among the best in the nation for promoting social mobility in national college rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal, and Washington Monthly.

With campuses stretching from Humboldt in the north to San Diego in the south, the CSU is woven into the economic and social fabric of the state and provides affordable, high-quality education to meet California's evolving workforce needs. To learn more about the CSU, visit https://www.calstate.edu/. 

The Division of Business and Finance

The Division of Business and Finance enables universities to fulfill the educational mission of the California State University by providing effective and prudent support for budget and fiscal management, capital planning, information technology, public safety, risk management, and other administrative services.

The Division currently includes the following units:

About the Position

Reporting to the Chancellor of the CSU System and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VC and CFO will serve as the System's chief business officer providing leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of the CSU System's financial resources. The VC and CFO will play a critical role as a thought leader and strategic advisor to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and senior executives across the CSU in recommending and executing financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices that ensure sound financial operating practices and infrastructure. 

The VC and CFO develops and directs the preparation of short-term and long-range financial plans; directs the organization and administration of procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper financial records, provide adequate accounting controls, and services; and directs and coordinates the establishment of the CSU System's annual operating budget. In addition, the VC and CFO represents the CSU System on these matters to both external and internal constituencies including presidents and finance leaders at CSU universities, and representatives of local, state, or federal offices as appropriate. 

In addition, the VC and CFO will assist the Chancellor and her executive team in reimagining the Division of Business and Finance to ensure it is strategically aligned with the evolving needs of the CSU System. This effort will include evaluating the division's functions, responsibilities, organizational structure, and areas of expertise to determine how the Chancellor's Office can most effectively partner with CSU's 22 universities in advancing systemwide priorities. The initiative aims to maximize the deployment and effectiveness of CSU resources and skilled personnel while fostering innovation, operational excellence, and fiscal stewardship. A thoughtful assessment of the division's size, structure, capabilities, and interactions with campuses will be necessary to ensure the organization is agile, collaborative, and well-positioned to support the long-term success of the CSU. The VC and CFO will play a key role in guiding this strategic effort and shaping the future of the division to strengthen service, efficiency, and systemwide impact.

To view the full Leadership Profile, please visit https://www.spaexec.com/pd/CSU-VC-CFO.pdf

Applications, Inquiries, and Nominations

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the conclusion of the search process. Applicants must submit a detailed letter of interest that addresses the priorities and responsibilities outlined in this profile and a current curriculum vitae or resume. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee. All applications and nominations will be handled with the strictest confidence. Inquiries and nominations can be submitted to the search consultants listed below.

Application materials in MS Word or PDF format should be submitted to:

Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner
Sal Venegas Jr., Partner
Emy Cruz, Partner
 Email: apsearch@spaexec.com
Refer to code “CSU-VC-CFO” in the subject line
SP&A Executive Search
6512 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

Successful candidates for this position will be offered the position contingent upon a satisfactory criminal record check.
 
California State University considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.


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