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 ma y 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 ar e also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

  Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

  Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

  Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

  Other

• Complimentary tickets to all A thletic and P erforming F ine A rts 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.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)

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• Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

• Benefits

• University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

• Research and Economic Development

• Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

  Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .