Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
In a region known for innovation, creativity, and progressive thinking, San Francisco State University is the intellectual heart and soul of the surrounding city. Under the leadership of a new president, SF State continues to be at the forefront of student-centered education and is a major civic force partnering with government, business, and educational leaders to advance both the University and the region. The campus community of more than 34,000 students, faculty, and staff and our more than 210,000 alumni mirror the highly diverse cultural mosaic that is the Bay Area.
San Francisco State University seeks a Vice President, Administration and Finance & Chief Financial Officer (VPAF). The VPAF will provide strategic and operational direction for the university’s nine business departments: Budget Administration & Operations, Division of Information Technology; Fiscal Affairs; Human Resources Safety & Risk Management; Internal Audit; Physical Planning & Development; Campus Space Administration; Capital Planning, Design & Construction; Facilities & Service Enterprises; and University Property Management. Reporting directly to the President and serving on his Cabinet, the VPAF manages a budget of approximately $450 million.
The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished professional with a demonstrated record of outstanding leadership and financial acumen; an experienced financial executive with a large-scale budget that may include multiple funding sources; demonstrated knowledge of fiscal operations and principles; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in a multicultural environment.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. SF State offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous health benefits; deferred tax programs as well as retirement and savings plan options.
How to Apply
Confidential letters of application, including complete curriculum vitae and the names of at least five references, should be directed to:
VP-CFO Search
Attn: President Les Wong
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-1740
Email submissions and confidential inquiries are welcome at vp-cfosearch@sfsu.edu.
Submission by February 18, 2013 will guarantee full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University would like to fill the position in Spring 2013, but there is flexibility concerning the start date.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check clearance.
SF State is an Equal Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act Employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity.
Making a difference, embracing differences: that’s the San Francisco State of Mind.
