Assistant Vice President, Financial Operations & Controller
Tarleton State University · Stephenville, TX · 6 days ago
On-siteAccounting$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Assistant Vice President for Financial Operations & Controller (AVP FO&C) oversees the University’s financial operations and leads the accounting, financial reporting, procurement, contract management, and student accounts functions.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership (University-wide)
- Provide strategic leadership for all accounting and transactional finance functions.
- Serves as senior advisor to the CFO/EVPFA on fiscal strategy, financial risk, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Provides recommendations to improve University-wide accounting, procurement, and financial management practices.
- Supports University revenue-generation efforts with appropriate technology platforms and staff support.
- Represents the University in engagements with TAMUS offices and state agencies related to areas of responsibility.
- Supports University revenue-generation efforts with appropriate technology platforms and staff support.
- Provides recommendations to improve University-wide accounting, procurement, and financial management practices.
- Serves as senior advisor to the CFO/EVPFA on fiscal strategy, financial risk, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Provide strategic leadership for all accounting and transactional finance functions.
- Oversight of Core Financial Operations
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversees all accounting operations, fiscal controls, cost allocations, journal processes, and internal financial statements.
- Led preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) in compliance with GASB, TAMUS policies, and state reporting requirements.
- Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial information provided to executive leadership, departments, and external entities.
- Maintains a robust system of internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and safeguarding of assets.
- Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial information provided to executive leadership, departments, and external entities.
- Led preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) in compliance with GASB, TAMUS policies, and state reporting requirements.
- Oversees all accounting operations, fiscal controls, cost allocations, journal processes, and internal financial statements.
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Student Accounts & Receivables
- Provides strategic oversight for student billing, receivables, collections, refunds, exemptions/waivers, tuition/fee assessments, and compliance with state & federal regulations.
- Ensures strong internal controls, reconciliation processes, and timely management of student account balances.
- Implements customer-centered service models to support student success and improve financial interactions with students and families while maintaining financial controls.
- Ensures strong internal controls, reconciliation processes, and timely management of student account balances.
- Provides strategic oversight for student billing, receivables, collections, refunds, exemptions/waivers, tuition/fee assessments, and compliance with state & federal regulations.
- Procurement & Contract Administration
- Provides executive oversight of Procurement Services, strategic sourcing, purchasing processes, competitive solicitations, and contract administration.
- Ensures compliance with Texas procurement law, TAMUS policies, federal procurement rules, and institutional purchasing standards.
- Promotes strategic sourcing practices to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Ensures compliance with Texas procurement law, TAMUS policies, federal procurement rules, and institutional purchasing standards.
- Provides executive oversight of Procurement Services, strategic sourcing, purchasing processes, competitive solicitations, and contract administration.
- Compliance, Governance, and Policy Development
- Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and system regulations, including Uniform Grants Regulations.
- Develop, monitor, and enhance internal control frameworks across all areas of responsibility.
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Develop, monitor, and enhance internal control frameworks across all areas of responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and system regulations, including Uniform Grants Regulations.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Provide leadership and mentorship to department directors and staff across accounting, procurement, and student accounts.
- Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, service excellence, and professional development.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to department directors and staff across accounting, procurement, and student accounts.
Qualifications
- Required Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management and enterprise accounting systems including at least four years of supervisory experience overseeing professional staff.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of GASB principles and standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of GASB principles and standards.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate financial data and results.
- Demonstrated experience building a successful, service-oriented team.
Skills
- Preferred Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.