Director of Finance & Facilities — Strategy & Operations

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) seeks a Director of Finance and Facilities to oversee the division of Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR). You will manage budgeting, financial reporting, contracts, and facilities operations, ensuring alignment with the Institute's mission and policies, and acting as liaison with campus offices and external vendors.

Reporting to the VP of AAR, you will drive emergency preparedness, space planning, and resource deployment while leading a Finance &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting.
• Five or more years of financial and managerial experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles; GAAP.
• Experience with budgeting and operating budgets.
• Experience with Oracle and data warehouse applications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for AAR and related entities.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and vendor relations above $10,000.
• Manage compliance with Institute budget policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate with payroll, HR, and facilities for budget and staffing plans.
• Supervise staff and support organizational planning and policy adherence.
• Develop and implement operating procedures for finance and facilities.

Skills

Budget management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

MBA or advanced degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Oracle

Data warehouse applications

Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, macros)

UKG

Techmart

CardQuest

Concur

Job description

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) seeks a Director of Finance and Facilities to oversee the division of Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR). You will manage budgeting, financial reporting, contracts, and facilities operations, ensuring alignment with the Institute's mission and policies, and acting as liaison with campus offices and external vendors.

Reporting to the VP of AAR, you will drive emergency preparedness, space planning, and resource deployment while leading a Finance &