Hybrid Executive Vice President, Finance

at Academy of Art University School of Game Development

• Job title: Executive Vice President, Finance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Executive Vice President of Finance overseeing financial operations and strategic guidance at Academy of Art University. Leading budgeting, planning, and compliance with a commitment to fiscal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily cash operations, to ensure cash needs of the Academy are met through cash planning and analysis. This requires internal reports of cash forecasts, financial forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead daily financial operations including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/purchasing and accounts receivable management.
• Supervise and coach the Controller and other key financial staff, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Manage development of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, cash forecasting and budgeting.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to the President and Board of Directors; assisting with long- and short-term planning and investment strategies.
• Manage, review and approve all financial reporting of external and internal reporting ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Lead and manage the external audit process and respond to audit inquiries and recommendations.
• Supervise the preparation and review of the composite score calculation, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure effective implementation of accounting policies, internal controls and departmental procedures across financial operations.
• Monitor financial metrics and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Successfully manage relationships with bankers, external auditors, attorneys, vendors and insurance broker relationships.
• Consult with the President on all existing and proposed contracts, including the negotiation of financing arrangements on behalf of the University.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to the President and Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public sector or for-profit higher education financial management
• Experience with managing the preparation and review of the composite score calculation, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and compliance, including audits, regulatory reporting, and budgeting
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (advanced degree strongly preferred)
• Extensive experience collaborating with Financial Aid on fiscal operations and compliance
• Proven expertise in: Strategic budget development and financial forecasting, leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams across finance, procurement, and auxiliary operations, presenting financial performance and strategy to senior leadership, and Board of Directors
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with a demonstrated commitment to fiscal integrity and accessibility
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and lead through collaboration and influence

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k options
• Paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start)
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Commuter benefit program
• Opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester