Finance

Cal State Monterey Bay’s Finance Department oversees a range of university financial and business functions.

The Finance Department oversees a range of university financial and business functions, including accounting, the Budget Office, the Bursar’s Office and more.

Business Operations Forums

Every year, the Finance Department coordinates Business Operations Forums (BOF) on various topics to discuss and address operational business practices and issues. Check back for details on upcoming events. Next BOF: February 18, 2026

Finance Teams

Accounting

The Accounting team oversees Cal State Monterey Bay accounts payable and receivable, general accounting work and issues, eCommerce, training, travel, and payroll.

Finance team member working at computer

Budget Office

The Cal State Monterey Bay Budget Office provides planning and guidance to support budgeting in all academic and operational areas of the university.

A student and worker in the Budget Office

Bursar’s Office

The Bursar’s Office oversees all financial transactions recorded on student accounts, including payments, refunds, invoices, collections, installment payment plans and cashiering.

Finance team member

Business and Support Services

Business and Support Services oversees procurement, contracts and asset/property management. This team provides a program of best business practices, ensures equal opportunity to vendors and provides full accountability for the use of public funds.

Finance office with some team members working

Operations Support and Innovation (OSI)

OSI provides access to and support for a range of financial and technical systems used across Cal State Monterey Bay and works to continually improve business processes and efficiency.

A finance team member at CSUMB works independently at a desktop computer, analyzing charts and data in a spreadsheet during a quiet training session.

Payroll

CSUMB’s payroll services coordinate paycheck distribution and offer a range of information and resources.

A large group photo of CSUMB’s Finance Department team taken outdoors, featuring staff seated and standing in rows, smiling in front of trees and an overcast sky.

Contact Finance

Have questions about Finance? Get in touch!

Finance Team

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.)