Executive Vice President, Finance

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Base pay range

$250,000.00 / yr - $300,000.00 / yr

Executive Vice President, Finance

Academy of Art University is seeking a strategic and experienced Executive Vice President, Finance to lead and manage the financial operations of our University. This role requires a proven financial leader with deep experience in the public sector or higher education finance, a strong commitment to fiscal integrity and transparency, and a demonstrated ability to align financial strategy with institutional mission and long‑term goals.

The Executive Vice President, Finance will serve as a key advisor to the President and Board of Directors, providing high‑level financial counsel and strategic insight to support data‑driven decision‑making across the institution. This leader will oversee budgeting, financial planning, investment strategy, capital financing, and enterprise risk management while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks.

This position will require travel to San Francisco on occasion, though we are open to candidates based outside of the Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily cash operations, ensuring the Academy’s cash needs 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; assist 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.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

$250,000 - $300,000 annually based on experience and location.

Working Hours

This Position works PST Hours.

Benefits

Academy of Art University offers full‑time employees health insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full‑time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Location Note

Academy of Art University is based solely in San Francisco, California. This job opportunity may be available for remote work from a predesignated location within the contiguous United States.

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