Associate Vice President of Financial Services

Associate Vice President of Financial Services

Weber State University, located in Ogden, Utah, seeks an Associate Vice President of Financial Services. This senior administrative position reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services and ensures the university’s fiscal practices support its academic mission and long‑term sustainability.

Essential duties include fiscal integrity, strategic financial direction, oversight, and day‑to‑day management of the institution’s financial operations and auxiliary business services. The AVP provides executive oversight for a varied and comprehensive portfolio of departments, including Core Finance (Accounting, Budget, and Bursar), Operations & Compliance (Institutional Research, Institutional Purchasing, and Property Control), and Campus Business Services (Mail Center, Shipping & Receiving, Wildcat Design & Print, Copy Center, and Wildcat Store).

The successful candidate will foster high‑performing teams, modernize financial systems, and navigate the complex financial landscape of higher education.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (active or eligible for reciprocity in Utah). Holding all professional qualifications required for public accounting oversight.
• At least 8 years of significant professional experience in a complex financial management department or a similar senior‑level fiscal management role.
• Demonstrated track record of strong financial leadership and successful team management.

• Proven record of sound leadership at a senior management level within a large, complex organization; higher education or public sector experience is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive background in fund accounting, institutional budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing a variety of auxiliary business operations (e.g., retail, printing, or logistics).
• Strong strategic planning skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to campus stakeholders.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. All potential candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check.

• Physical activity: expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
• Physical requirements:
  
  light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
• Visual acuity requirements: required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Conditions: none. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as typical office or administrative work).