Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University

Assistant Vice President, Financial Operations & Controller

Stephenville, TX, USA · Exec · Part-time

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NegotiationFinancial AnalysisAccountingVendor ManagementProcurementContract ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.
  • At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.
  • Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee.

Responsibilities

  • 15% Interprets and implements University policies through clear and informative procedures and establishes effective processes to monitor compliance and controls.
  • 15% Leads and develops staff in directed areas and builds strong relationships across the University and system.
  • 10% Identify and implement technology solutions to improve staff efficiency and minimize financial risk
  • During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application.
  • Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Requirements

  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management and enterprise accounting systems including at least four years of supervisory experience overseeing professional staff.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.
  • Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Skills

  • Knowledge of GASB principles and standards.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate financial data and results.
  • Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Compensation

  • The target base annual salary range is $130,000 up to $170,902 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Benefits

  • Required Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 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.

Company info

  • No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.

This listing is sourced directly from Tarleton State University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.