Description
Associate Vice President of Financial Services
Requisition Number: E00058P
Position Category: Executive
Hours Per Week:
Months Per Year: 12
Alternate Work Schedule:
Pay Grade:
Salary:
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The AVP of Financial Services is a strategic and managerial leader responsible for the fiscal integrity, strategic financial direction, oversight, and day-to-day management of the institution's financial operations and auxiliary business services. This senior administrative position reports directly to the Vice President for Administrative Services and ensures the university's fiscal practices support its academic mission and long-term sustainability.
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.
- Campus Business Services: Mail Center, Shipping & Receiving, Wildcat Design & Print, the Copy Center, and the Wildcat Store.
Required Qualifications:
- 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 similar senior-level professional fiscal management role.
- Demonstrated track record of strong financial leadership and successful team management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous 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, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Job Open Date: 06/12/2026
Review Date: 07/12/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicant:
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin July 12, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this position: 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 of this position: 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 including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9709292"">https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28592
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. 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 (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
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