Director, Finance and Treasury

Cal Poly, part of California State University, invites applications for a strategic leadership role in Finance and Treasury. This onsite position directs CPF accounting systems, financial reporting, and treasury operations, providing mentorship to a skilled team and guiding banking relations, audits, controls, risk management, and long-range planning across the University and the Cal Poly Foundation. Located in San Luis Obispo, California, the role offers a collaborative environment focused on accurate, compliant, and forward-looking financial stewardship.

Salary: USD 135,000 - 175,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
• Educational benefits

Responsibilities

• Oversee CPF accounting platforms and related system implementations
• Lead quarterly and annual financial closing and reporting processes
• Interpret policies and communicate how federal, state, and CSU guidance affects accounting and reporting
• Guide and mentor a professional finance and accounting team to support units across the University
• Direct day-to-day treasury and investment activities and manage the financial affairs of the Cal Poly Foundation
• Manage banking and investment relationships on a day-to-day basis
• Direct treasury operations and risk controls
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Maintain internal controls and oversee accounting operations
• Lead risk management efforts and ensure tax compliance
• Oversee purchasing and disbursement processes
• Ensure effectiveness of general accounting and financial systems
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting and long-range financial planning
• Serve as a primary resource for Finance and Treasury staff, providing training and ensuring compliance with CSU accounting procedures
• Coordinate responses to audit findings from internal and external reviews
• Support data-driven decision making by monitoring financial data and advising the AVP and campus leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience, including at least three years in a management or leadership role supervising professional staff in a complex financial environment
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Supplemental information

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records) is required for employment; offers may be rescinded based on background findings or undisclosed information
• The position makes the holder a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083, including training
• Cal Poly does not sponsor staff or management position work visas; applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• The position may be designated under California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code, which may require an annual Statement of Economic Interest and related training