Associate Vice President, Financial Management

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Prairie View, TX seeks an Associate Vice President, Financial Management to lead the university’s financial operations and reporting.

The role directs strategy, governance, and compliance within the Business Affairs portfolio, ensuring accurate forecasting and sound financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience in financial management.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of GASB, NACUBO standards, and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and compliance oversight for financial management units.
• Lead financial strategy, forecasting, and issue resolution campus-wide.
• Oversee financial reporting, monthly projections, and executive decision support.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Associate Vice President, Financial Management

Agency Prairie View A&M University Department

Vice President-Business Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, Management, Compliance Oversight Directs, manages, and ensures compliance for the units under this position relating to financial management services. Serves as part of the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer’s executive team. Ensures compliance with University, Texas A&M University System, state, and federal regulations.
• Financial Strategy, Analysis, Forecasting, and Financial Issue Resolution Evaluate and mitigate financial issues concerning the campus needs. Along with the CFO, facilitate financial understanding among other members of the university. Provide financial analysis and forecasts, as needed.
• Financial Reporting, Executive Decision Support Reviews and approves financial reports and financial projections for the University. Develops reporting mechanisms to provide monthly financial information to the Chief Financial Officer. Collaborates with the Controller and Business Affairs leadership.
• Policy and Procedure Development Develops and evaluates fiscal policies and procedures as well as documents/forms to guide fiscal management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten years of related experience in financial management, including related supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications for business and finance functions.
• Knowledge of GASB and NACUBO standards.
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes, including forecasting, projections, and budget.
• Knowledge of legislative appropriations process and associated financial analyses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or accounting.
• Ten years of experience as a Controller, Finance/Budget Director, Assistant Controller or similar position in a public higher education institution.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel, procurement systems, contracts, and research support and other systems.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations.
• Proven ability to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members.

Job Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Background Check Requirements: All positions are security‑sensitive. 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.

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