Associate Vice President, Finance

Job Title: Associate Vice President, Finance

Agency: Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department: Vice President & Chief Operations Officer

Location: Galveston, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The Associate Vice President for Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for the campus budget and financial activities. This role oversees the development and administration of the university budget, ensures compliance with financial and regulatory requirements, and delivers senior-level financial support and ongoing financial analyses to the Chief Operations Officer and other executive leadership.

The position also manages departmental business operations, campus compliance, contractual agreements, and risk management functions.

• Develop, administer, and provide daily oversight of the campus budget, including funds allocated by other system entities.
• Prepare and present financial materials for budget hearings and reviews with university leadership, the System Board of Regents, and the Chancellor.

• Provide financial consulting and direct oversight to campus business managers.
• Lead Business Operations Team meetings to communicate budget updates, accounting practices, and policy changes to the university community.

• Serve on the Senior Executive Team to develop strategies and prepare the biennial Legislative Action Request.
• Participate in the COO executive-level committee supporting institutional strategy.
• Provide financial support for hearings and requests involving university leadership, legislative bodies, and state offices.

• Advise senior leadership on financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Conduct financial analysis for new campus initiatives and programs.

• Serve as Compliance Officer by administering and updating the campus compliance plan.
• Provide quarterly and annual compliance and enterprise risk management reports.
• Promote a culture of compliance across campus and oversee policy and procedure reviews.
• Act as the campus risk management authority, overseeing insurance programs and approving claims involving state and federal agencies.

• Serve on executive and incident response teams, including as Finance Section Chief.
• Complete and stay current on required FEMA Incident Training.
• Oversee FEMA-related financial documentation and claims processing.

• Monitor and evaluate both external and internal (within TAMU) service agreements, providing recommendations for efficiency improvements and cost adjustments.
• Conduct annual reviews and support negotiations for contract updates.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Ten years’ experience in accounting and administration.

• Master’s degree in business or accounting.
• More than ten years’ experience in administration and/or accounting.
• Solid understanding of standard budget practices and exposure to a variety of automated budgeting software.
• Ability to analyze complex financial issues.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Experience in analyzing the financial complexities of new initiatives resulting in sound recommendations.

• Ability to read and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to understand and work in a wide variety of financial systems.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and budgets necessary to support plans.

This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer