Associated Students Inc., CSUF provides student development opportunities through leadership, volunteer, and employment experiences. In addition, the Associated Students provides campus community members with important social, cultural, and recreational opportunities, as well as, a wide range of programs and services.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Where purpose meets possibility, and every dollar supports the student experience

At ASI, finance isn’t just about numbers. It’s about impact.

Every budget decision, every contract, every policy ultimately supports students. That might mean funding programs, maintaining spaces like the Titan Student Union and Student Recreation Center, or ensuring the long-term sustainability of services students rely on every day.

This role sits at the center of it all.

You’ll work with executive leadership, department directors, and student leaders to make sure ASI’s resources are used strategically, responsibly, and in ways that directly benefit the campus community.

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The role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as ASI’s principal financial and administrative leader, overseeing finance, accounting, operations, IT, audit, and facilities planning.
You will guide the financial strategy of a complex, multi-entity organization while ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and align with ASI’s mission.
You will also serve as a key partner to the Associate Vice President and Executive Director and Board of Directors, helping translate financial data into informed decisions.

What you’ll actually do

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

What this looks like in practice

A department is planning a new program or service. You review budget impact, funding sources, and long-term sustainability
The Board is evaluating a major initiative. You present financial projections and risk considerations
It is budget season. You lead the development of ASI’s annual budget across all departments
An audit is underway. You coordinate across teams to ensure compliance and accuracy
A contract comes forward. You review financial terms and advise on risk and feasibility

Minimum 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

Preferred

Master’s degree in a related field
CPA
Experience in higher education or auxiliary organizations

Who this role is for

You can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
You are comfortable working across operations, not just finance
You understand that financial decisions in this environment directly impact students
You can partner effectively with both executive leadership and student governance

Why ASI
This is more than a CFO role. It is an opportunity to shape how resources support student success across an entire organization, making an impact on the campus community at large.

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