Impact‑Driven CFO for Student Success & Campus Growth

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) in California is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, accounting, operations, IT, audit, and facilities planning. The role partners with executive leadership and the Board to align resources with the campus mission and student experience.

The CFO will guide financial strategy for a multi‑entity nonprofit, ensure compliance, oversee budgeting, reporting, and risk management, and drive long‑term sustainability across ASI's programs and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible financial and operational experience in a nonprofit setting.
• 7+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong background in financial planning, reporting, and organizational operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management
• Oversee accounting, payroll, audits, and compliance with CSU, state, and federal requirements
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and operational procedures
• Review and approve contracts, financial agreements, and major expenditures
• Present financial reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
• Partner with department leaders to assess budgets, evaluate program costs, and guide resource allocation
• Support capital planning, facility development, and long‑term financial sustainability
• Oversee IT systems, internal audit functions, and building engineering operations
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and external partners
• Supervise senior leaders across accounting, IT, audit, and facilities

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Nonprofit governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

IT systems oversight

Job description

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) in California is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, accounting, operations, IT, audit, and facilities planning. The role partners with executive leadership and the Board to align resources with the campus mission and student experience.

The CFO will guide financial strategy for a multi‑entity nonprofit, ensure compliance, oversee budgeting, reporting, and risk management, and drive long‑term sustainability across ASI's programs and facilities.