Assistant Director, Finance

Posted:
9/4/2024, 8:26:32 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Stephenville, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Title

Assistant Director, Finance

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Finance and Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

As a part of the Division of Finance & Administration, the Financial Operations team serves as a resource to all levels of management and entities within Tarleton to develop financial plans that support and align with the strategic plan and goals of the institution. The Assistant Director performs complex and highly responsible job duties in the preparation, maintenance, and control of the day-to-day accounting functions. Assist the Director in effective and efficient coordination of the accounting process. 

Position located in Stephenville, Texas with normal work hours of Monday to Friday from 8AM – 5PM or as work requirements indicate which may include afterhours, nights and/or weekends during peak periods.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in developing and implementing accounting guidelines and financial policies and procedures.

  • Monitors and analyzes university accounting needs and works with high level stakeholders to address financial issues

  • Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others

  • Assists in the coordination and management of the effective and efficient operations of financial activities in compliance with system and state fiscal policies.

  • Initiates, implements and trains staff in accounting processes and software. 

  • Assists in conducting analytical studies such as trend analysis, break-even analysis, performance measurement, and expenditure/revenue analysis utilizing expertise in financial areas and prepares and presents reports on findings and recommendations for improvements.

  • Coordinates year end accounting functions

  • Leads and assists in the development of the Annual Financial Report

  • Assists in gathering and analyzing financial and statistical information and evaluates and monitors administrative functions.

  • Judgement/Problem Solving: Identifies problems and analyzes causes, recommends actions after evaluating alternative solutions with follow up to ensure corrections. 

  • Writes reports, letters, and other communicative means

  • Receptive to feedback and constructive criticism

  • Accepts Accountability for actions

  • Development of performance measures

  • May perform additional duties and projects as requested.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or another related field. 

  • Seven years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s Degree Preferred

  • Experience in Higher Education/State Agency financial/Budgetary Activities preferred.

Salary: 

Commensurate with experience  

 

The target base annual salary is $72,870 may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees: 

 

Educational Benefits 

 

  • Fully covered employee health insurance 

  • Dental insurance 

  • Vision insurance 

  • Retirement and Insurance programs 

 

  • Paid sick leave 

  • Holiday pay 

  • Vacation 

  • Longevity pay 

  • Paid Birthday Leave 

 

Other 

  • Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events 

  • Employee Wellness Release Time 

  • Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation 

  • and other Tarleton Discounts 

 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

 

Application Procedure: 

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. 

 

Employment applications must include: 

  • Completed online application 

  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications 

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume 

  • At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information 

 

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.