Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

About the role

The Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPAF/CFO) provides strategic leadership of the university’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, leading the Division of Administrative Affairs to support student success and faculty excellence and to maintain compliance with Cal State University policy. A member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPAF/CFO plays a central role in advancing Cal Poly Pomona’s mission by ensuring long-term financial sustainability during a period of renewed energy and opportunity under new presidential leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leverage the independence and flexibility of CPP Enterprises to identify opportunities for innovation, enhance operational effectiveness, and advance sustainable revenue strategies that support the university’s growth and impact.
• Develop and execute the university’s financial strategy, aligning resources with academic priorities and institutional goals.
• Lead comprehensive budget development, financial forecasting, and resource allocation processes.
• Oversee capital planning, facilities management, and major infrastructure initiatives.
• Advocate for and implement policies that foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and shared governance.
• Engage regularly with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to build trust, support informed decision-making, and ensure broad understanding of financial priorities and strategies.
• Represent the university with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, external agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for advancing the Lanterman Development project.
• Strengthen partnerships with CPP’s auxiliary organizations to support innovation and revenue generation and to provide appropriate transparency to campus constituents.
• Communicate and advance financial strategies clearly within a shared governance environment.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• 5 to 7 years of senior leadership experience in financial and administrative management within a complex organization
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Experience in capital planning, facilities management, and infrastructure development
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and influence across a large organization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse constituencies
• The ability to lead through influence as well as through positional authority in a complex, decentralized organization

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Financial analysis and forecasting
• Leadership and team management
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Communication and presentation skills

Benefits

Cal Poly Pomona offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Pension plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM