Executive Director, Financial Planning & Strategy – Hybrid

University of California Santa Barbara; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for Executive Director of Business & Financial Planning for Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises. The role leads a large, complex portfolio and drives strategic financial planning across budgets totaling $220 million with $40 million in reserves.

The executive director reports to the AVC for HDAE and collaborates with campus leadership to ensure financial sustainability, strong internal controls, and scalable growth as UCSB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Experience budgeting, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, reporting, and operations in a complex organization.
• Experience in higher education auxiliary enterprises is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for HDAE’s Business and Financial Planning unit.
• Maintain fiscal integrity of all HDAE budgets and financial operations.
• Oversee development and control of operating and capital budgets exceeding $220 million annually.
• Lead internal controls and coordinate audits with external auditors.
• Lead HR processes for ~615 FTE and ensure alignment with UC policies.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Oracle Financial Cloud

Job description

University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for Executive Director of Business & Financial Planning for Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises. The role leads a large, complex portfolio and drives strategic financial planning across budgets totaling $220 million with $40 million in reserves.

The executive director reports to the AVC for HDAE and collaborates with campus leadership to ensure financial sustainability, strong internal controls, and scalable growth as UCSB