Director, Budget

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks a Director of URD Budget and Fiscal Operations to provide strategic leadership for the URD and Long Beach State Foundation budgets, including financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, salary budgeting, analysis, and fiscal accountability.

The Director serves as a key fiscal partner to the AVP and senior leadership, overseeing financial reporting, transactions, compliance, internal controls, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or related field.
• Five years of progressive experience in budget administration, financial management, or fiscal operations.
• Experience supervising staff or providing management oversight preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division-wide fiscal operations, budgeting, reporting, compliance, internal controls, and financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range fiscal planning for URD and Long Beach State Foundation.
• Partner with Division HR Services Manager on salary forecasting and staffing budget development.
• Oversee administrative operations including hoteling and space coordination, office resource needs, and student assistant coverage.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or related field

Job description

Director, Budget & Fiscal Operations

Job No: 563592

Work Type: Management (MPP)

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Job SearchCategory/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: At-Will,Time Basis: Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, LongBeach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers aninspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern Californialifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSUsystem-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for itscommitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academicand research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamicenvironment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

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Join the California State University (CSU) and explore careeropportunities that advance student success and strengthenCalifornia's future-offering competitive compensation,comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Director of URD Budget and Fiscal Operations provides strategicleadership for the URD and Long Beach State Foundation budgets,including financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation,salary budgeting, analysis, and fiscal accountability. The Directorserves as a key fiscal partner to the AVP and senior leadership,providing data-informed recommendations and overseeing financialreporting, transactions, compliance, internal controls, and processimprovement. The position provides management oversight of fiscaloperations staff and leads cross-functional collaboration withdepartment leaders, campus procurement, central budget and financeoffices, and other stakeholders. The incumbent also supportscomplex financial modeling, long-range planning, workforce fundingstrategies, and division-wide strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee division-wide fiscal operations, including budgeting,reporting, compliance, internal controls, and financialperformance. Ensure accurate and timely financial information tosupport executive decision-making and long-term fiscalsustainability. Provide supervision and strategic leadership forthe URD Fiscal Team.
• Direct the planning, development, implementation, andmonitoring of the URD and Long Beach State Foundation budgets. Leadresource allocation, financial forecasting, scenario modeling, andlong-range fiscal planning. Advise senior leadership on financialpriorities, risks, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with Division HR Services Manager on salaryforecasting, staffing budget development, and personnel resourceplanning. Align hiring strategies, position funding, compensationdecisions, and organizational needs with available resources.
• Oversee administrative operations including hoteling and spacecoordination, office resource needs, and student assistantcoverage.

Department

University Relations and Development

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, andqualifications the candidate brings to the position, internalequity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for thisposition is $95,460.00 - $119,328.00 per year commensurate withcandidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflectsour commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed atleast half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than sixmonths and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may varybased on appointment type, classification, and applicablecollective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have accessto a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paidholidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERSdefined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiverprograms for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies byemployee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Confidential counseling and support services for employees andtheir families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,professional development opportunities, and insurance optionsincluding life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to theirposition. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefitspackage and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position is an experienced fiscal and budget professional withdemonstrated expertise in leading complex financial operations,budget administration, compliance oversight, and strategic resourceplanning within a large and dynamic organization. They possess astrong track record of directing division-wide fiscal operations,including the review and approval of financial transactions,monitoring account activity, reconciling labor cost distributions,managing purchasing and accounts payable functions, and ensuringcompliance with applicable policies, procedures, and accountingstandards. The successful candidate provides leadership andsupervision to fiscal staff, establishes effective workflows andinternal controls, monitors workload and service delivery, andpromotes fiscal accountability through accurate reporting, auditreadiness, and continuous process improvement. They are skilled atinterpreting financial regulations, resolving complex fiscalissues, analyzing financial data, and leveraging reporting toolsand financial systems to support informed decision-making andoperational effectiveness. The ideal candidate also brings extensive experience in budgetdevelopment, forecasting, and financial planning, leading thepreparation, implementation, and ongoing management of annual andmulti-year budgets. They collaborate with departmental leaders toevaluate funding needs, allocate resources strategically, developfinancial models and projections, assess fiscal risks, and prepareexecutive-level reports and recommendations for senior leadership.Their expertise includes overseeing budget cycles, quarterly fundreviews, year-end close activities, contract and procurementforecasting, and ensuring that expenditures align withinstitutional priorities and budgetary constraints. Serving as akey liaison to central budget and financial offices, they fosterstrong partnerships while ensuring compliance with university andsystem-wide fiscal requirements. In addition, the successful candidate demonstrates stronganalytical and strategic planning skills in workforce resourcemanagement, partnering with leadership to develop salary andstaffing plans, maintain labor cost projections, evaluate fundingstrategies, and assess the fiscal impact of organizational changes,vacancies, and hiring initiatives. They excel at leading specialprojects involving financial modeling, resource allocation,long-range fiscal planning, and process improvement, whilerepresenting the division in cross-functional financial discussionsand planning efforts. With exceptional leadership, communication,and problem-solving abilities, the ideal candidate provides soundfiscal stewardship and strategic guidance that supports thedivision's operational goals and long-term success. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diversecampus community. Ability to follow all university policies,procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety,civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies andprocedures. Ability to contribute to a positive universityexperience for each and every student and assist in achieving theuniversity's commitment to a "vision of excellence".

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance,accounting, economics, public administration, or a related field,and five years of progressively responsible experience in budgetadministration, financial management, fiscal operations, or arelated area.
• Experience supervising staff or providing management oversight ispreferred. An equivalent combination of education and experiencemay be considered

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walkingand standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects(10 pounds or less).

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions(i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB willmake a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded ifthe background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or itis discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the backgroundcheck may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employeewho was conditionally offered the position. Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees aresubject to a criminal record check unless they have successfullycompleted a criminal background check through CSULB within the past12 months. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandatedreporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition ofemployment. Conflict of Interest: The duties of this position will includeparticipation in decisions that may have a material financialbenefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will berequired to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement ofEconomic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics trainingwithin 6 months of appointment, and attend this training everyother year thereafter.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULBprovides equal opportunity in employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULBcomplies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the CaliforniaEquity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicablestate and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferentialtreatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful,professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts ofharassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstratedappropriate professional behavior, treating others with civilityand respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expectedof all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employeeswith disabilities. Applicants with questions about access orrequiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process should [e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requiresall employees upon date of hire to reside in the State ofCalifornia.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Application Closes: 18 November 2026