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Position Description
Position Title: Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports To: Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Remote, with periodic travel to San Francisco
Salary Range: $275,000 - $310,000 annually, commensurate with experience
About Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University is a private, nonprofit university in San Francisco focused on AI and built for working adults. The University serves a diverse community of students across its academic programs and is committed to providing an accessible, high-quality education for working adults.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer is the senior-most finance leader below the Chief Financial Officer and serves as the operating leader of the University’s finance function. The position carries direct responsibility for accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and financial planning, treasury and cash management, and the day-to-day business operations that support students, faculty, and staff.
The Vice President partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer on the University’s multi-year financial strategy, capital structure, and Board reporting, and is expected to act with the full authority of the Chief Financial Officer in his or her absence. The role is well suited to a candidate who is equally comfortable building a multi-year financial model, closing the books, and explaining the resulting picture to a dean, a lender, or a trustee.
The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer and leads a team spanning accounting, financial planning and analysis, student accounts, and procurement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Analysis
- Lead the annual operating and capital budget process, including calendar, guidance, unit-level submissions, and presentation of the recommended budget to senior leadership and the Board.
- Own the University’s multi-year financial plan and scenario models, translating enrollment, pricing, discounting, and program assumptions into net tuition revenue, margin, and cash outcomes.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management reporting that compares results to budget and forecast, explains variances in operating terms, and identifies corrective action early enough to matter.
- Partner with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and Marketing on program-level contribution analysis, pricing and discount strategy, and the business case for new and sunsetting programs.
- Support the design and administration of the University’s budget model and the allocation methodologies that connect unit performance to resources.
Accounting, Controllership, and Financial Reporting
- Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, monthly and year-end close, revenue recognition, grants and restricted funds, gift and endowment accounting, fixed assets, payroll accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Maintain a system of internal controls appropriate to the University’s size and risk profile, and lead management responses to internal audit and external audit findings through to closure.
- Oversee tax matters, including unrelated business income, sales and use tax, information reporting, and the accounting and tax treatment of the University’s subsidiaries and international operations.
- Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, the chart of accounts, and reporting infrastructure, including automation and AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort and shorten the close.
Treasury, Debt, and Capital
- Manage cash and liquidity, including short-term forecasting, working capital management, banking relationships, credit facilities, and covenant compliance and reporting.
- Support the University’s capital structure and financing activity, including debt issuance and refinancing, lender and bond counsel coordination, continuing disclosure obligations, and rating agency materials and relationships.
- Coordinate endowment and investment reporting with the University’s investment advisors and the relevant Board committee, including spending policy calculations and donor-restricted fund compliance.
- Provide financial analysis for real estate, facilities, and technology investments, including lease-versus-buy analysis, total cost of ownership, and post-implementation review of results against the approved case.
Business Operations
- Oversee student financial services, including tuition billing, payment plans, refunds, collections, and the reconciliation of student accounts with financial aid disbursements and Title IV requirements.
- Oversee procurement and contracting operations, including purchasing policy, vendor management, and coordination with the Office of the General Counsel on contract review and risk allocation.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures, and deliver training that helps budget managers across the University understand and meet their stewardship responsibilities.
Leadership and Governance
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable a distributed finance team, setting clear standards for accuracy, responsiveness, and service to the University community.
- Prepare materials for and present to the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees, and serve as a credible institutional voice with trustees, lenders, auditors, and regulators.
- Serve as acting Chief Financial Officer in the Chief Financial Officer’s absence, and represent the finance function on cross-functional institutional initiatives.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including direct responsibility for both accounting operations and budgeting or financial planning.
- Working command of U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit organizations and demonstrated experience owning or materially supporting an external audit.
- Demonstrated ability to build financial models and multi-year forecasts from source data, and to explain the assumptions and results to audiences without a finance background.
- Experience leading and developing a finance team, including hiring, performance management, and process redesign.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently in a remote environment.
Preferred
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential.
- Experience in higher education finance, including net tuition revenue analysis, financial aid and Title IV interaction, budget model design, and Board committee reporting.
- Experience with tax-exempt debt, lender or rating agency relationships, and covenant compliance.
- Experience with enterprise finance and student information systems, and with automation or AI-enabled improvements to finance operations.
- Public accounting or advisory experience serving nonprofit or higher education clients.
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforce these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.
Golden Gate University
Position Description
Position Title: Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports To: Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Remote, with periodic travel to San Francisco
Salary Range: $275,000 - $310,000 annually, commensurate with experience
About Golden Gate University
Golden Gate University is a private, nonprofit university in San Francisco focused on AI and built for working adults. The University serves a diverse community of students across its academic programs and is committed to providing an accessible, high-quality education for working adults.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer is the senior-most finance leader below the Chief Financial Officer and serves as the operating leader of the University’s finance function. The position carries direct responsibility for accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and financial planning, treasury and cash management, and the day-to-day business operations that support students, faculty, and staff.
The Vice President partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer on the University’s multi-year financial strategy, capital structure, and Board reporting, and is expected to act with the full authority of the Chief Financial Officer in his or her absence. The role is well suited to a candidate who is equally comfortable building a multi-year financial model, closing the books, and explaining the resulting picture to a dean, a lender, or a trustee.
The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer and leads a team spanning accounting, financial planning and analysis, student accounts, and procurement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Analysis
- Lead the annual operating and capital budget process, including calendar, guidance, unit-level submissions, and presentation of the recommended budget to senior leadership and the Board.
- Own the University’s multi-year financial plan and scenario models, translating enrollment, pricing, discounting, and program assumptions into net tuition revenue, margin, and cash outcomes.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management reporting that compares results to budget and forecast, explains variances in operating terms, and identifies corrective action early enough to matter.
- Partner with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and Marketing on program-level contribution analysis, pricing and discount strategy, and the business case for new and sunsetting programs.
- Support the design and administration of the University’s budget model and the allocation methodologies that connect unit performance to resources.
Accounting, Controllership, and Financial Reporting
- Oversee all accounting operations, including the general ledger, monthly and year-end close, revenue recognition, grants and restricted funds, gift and endowment accounting, fixed assets, payroll accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Maintain a system of internal controls appropriate to the University’s size and risk profile, and lead management responses to internal audit and external audit findings through to closure.
- Oversee tax matters, including unrelated business income, sales and use tax, information reporting, and the accounting and tax treatment of the University’s subsidiaries and international operations.
- Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, the chart of accounts, and reporting infrastructure, including automation and AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort and shorten the close.
Treasury, Debt, and Capital
- Manage cash and liquidity, including short-term forecasting, working capital management, banking relationships, credit facilities, and covenant compliance and reporting.
- Support the University’s capital structure and financing activity, including debt issuance and refinancing, lender and bond counsel coordination, continuing disclosure obligations, and rating agency materials and relationships.
- Coordinate endowment and investment reporting with the University’s investment advisors and the relevant Board committee, including spending policy calculations and donor-restricted fund compliance.
- Provide financial analysis for real estate, facilities, and technology investments, including lease-versus-buy analysis, total cost of ownership, and post-implementation review of results against the approved case.
Business Operations
- Oversee student financial services, including tuition billing, payment plans, refunds, collections, and the reconciliation of student accounts with financial aid disbursements and Title IV requirements.
- Oversee procurement and contracting operations, including purchasing policy, vendor management, and coordination with the Office of the General Counsel on contract review and risk allocation.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures, and deliver training that helps budget managers across the University understand and meet their stewardship responsibilities.
Leadership and Governance
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable a distributed finance team, setting clear standards for accuracy, responsiveness, and service to the University community.
- Prepare materials for and present to the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees, and serve as a credible institutional voice with trustees, lenders, auditors, and regulators.
- Serve as acting Chief Financial Officer in the Chief Financial Officer’s absence, and represent the finance function on cross-functional institutional initiatives.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including direct responsibility for both accounting operations and budgeting or financial planning.
- Working command of U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit organizations and demonstrated experience owning or materially supporting an external audit.
- Demonstrated ability to build financial models and multi-year forecasts from source data, and to explain the assumptions and results to audiences without a finance background.
- Experience leading and developing a finance team, including hiring, performance management, and process redesign.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently in a remote environment.
Preferred
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential.
- Experience in higher education finance, including net tuition revenue analysis, financial aid and Title IV interaction, budget model design, and Board committee reporting.
- Experience with tax-exempt debt, lender or rating agency relationships, and covenant compliance.
- Experience with enterprise finance and student information systems, and with automation or AI-enabled improvements to finance operations.
- Public accounting or advisory experience serving nonprofit or higher education clients.
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforce these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.
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Document your advanced degree equivalency early
PERM requires your credentials to match the job's stated minimum requirements. If your finance or MBA degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before your employer drafts the PERM job description, so the degree requirement is written to fit your actual qualifications.
Target employers with dedicated immigration counsel
Large finance functions at public companies, private equity firms, and Fortune 500 corporations sponsor PERM most reliably because they have in-house or retained immigration attorneys. A VP of Finance role at a smaller private company may require convincing legal counsel they've never engaged.
Verify your priority date timing before accepting an offer
For EB-2 or EB-3 applicants born in India or China, your priority date determines how long before you can adjust status. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin before signing an offer to understand your realistic wait, which can span years depending on your birth country.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Cross-referencing employers with green card filing history narrows your job search to companies that have already run PERM for similar finance leadership roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for VP of Finance and senior finance positions tied to active sponsorship history.
Understand how PERM job descriptions constrain your role
Your employer files PERM against a fixed job description. If your actual duties shift significantly after filing, USCIS may question whether the position still qualifies. Align your offer letter and PERM job duties carefully before the DOL application is submitted.
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PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a VP of Finance in your metro area. Pull the wage level from OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiations, so your offered compensation meets or exceeds what DOL will require for certification.
Green Card Vice President Of Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President of Finance role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most VP of Finance positions qualify for EB-2 because they typically require a master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience. If the employer's stated minimum is a bachelor's degree with five or more years of experience, EB-3 may apply instead. The classification depends on how the employer drafts the PERM job description, not just your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent residency pathway with no lottery. For VP of Finance roles, which are rarely entry-level, H-1B extensions beyond six years are possible but require I-140 approval first. PERM sponsorship involves a longer process, typically two to four years from labor certification to green card approval, but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a status requiring renewal.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a VP of Finance employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process set by DOL, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For a VP of Finance, this typically takes three to six months for recruitment, followed by DOL adjudication of the PERM application. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How do I find VP of Finance jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Many employers in senior finance hiring are open to PERM sponsorship but don't advertise it proactively. Migrate Mate lets you search VP of Finance roles filtered by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can target companies that have already run PERM for comparable positions rather than asking cold during interviews.
Can my VP of Finance job duties change after my employer files PERM?
Significant changes to your job duties after PERM is filed can create problems. USCIS evaluates whether the position described in the PERM application still reflects the actual role at the time of I-485 adjudication. If your responsibilities shift materially, such as losing P&L oversight or gaining new reporting lines, your employer's immigration counsel should assess whether a new PERM filing is needed to protect your case.