Assistant Director of Finance & Process Improvement

The Assistant Director of Finance and Process Improvement serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance for Campus Enterprises.

This position is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing improvements in financial processes, practices, and organizational effectiveness across Campus Enterprises and affiliated units, including Student Affairs and Athletics.

The role ensures compliance with spending guidelines by reviewing all financial requests prior to approval, develops opportunities to increase operational efficiency, assists in creating and monitoring analytical reports, and provides summary-level financial reviews for leadership.

The Assistant Director will also influence and maintain continuous updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices.

This position requires a proactive, innovative professional who can manage competing priorities, pivot quickly, and take initiative while demonstrating pride in work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Campus Enterprises is a visible support unit on the campus providing essential services to students, faculty, staff, parents and visitors. Campus Enterprises comprises the University's self-supporting entities. The strategic goal of Campus Enterprises encompasses achieving operational excellence, generating revenue, and providing outstanding customer service satisfaction. In addition, Campus Enterprises provides management support to the intercollegiate athletics program to efficiently and effectively preserve athletics resources as well as fiscal oversight to the Division of Student Affairs and all student-driven entities.

Organizationally, Campus Enterprises resides in the Division of Business and Finance. The Associate Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance. The department serves a vast and diverse customer base that consists of nine functional units:
Dining Services, Aggie One Card, University Bookstore, Ticket Office, Mail Center, Vending, Concessions, Real Property and Parking and Transportation.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

* Five years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or process improvement.

* Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

All degrees must be obtained from institutions that are appropriately accredited.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

* Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

* Certification in process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)

Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)