Executive Director of Financial Strategy, Analytics & Systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the University’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee institutional forecasting, financial modeling, and multi-year budget planning.
• Manage the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of administrative business systems, including ERP and budgeting platforms.
• Develop financial, operational, and management reporting, including dashboards and key performance indicators.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for assigned staff.
• Collaborate with University leadership to provide data-driven recommendations for resource allocation and institutional priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Higher Education Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning, analytics, or business systems administration.
• 5 years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in higher education administration.
• Experience leading institutional budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, business intelligence platforms, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, CMA, MBA, or CFA.

About the Company

California Lutheran University is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment. Founded in 1959 in Ventura County, the university serves a diverse community of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.