Assistant Vice President, Financial Operations & Controller (University Finance)

Location: Stephenville, Texas, United States. Onsite work Monday through Friday, generally from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; after-hours and weekend work may be required.

Salary: $130,000–$170,902 gross annually, commensurate with experience and subject to funding availability.

Company

hirify.global is a doctoral national comprehensive university within the Texas A&M University System, with campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan, and Waco, plus an online community.

What you will do

• Lead university-wide accounting and transactional finance functions, including fiscal controls, cost allocations, journal processes, and internal financial statements.
• Oversee preparation of the Annual Financial Report and ensure compliance with GASB, TAMUS policies, and state and federal reporting requirements.
• Direct student billing, receivables, collections, refunds, tuition and fee assessments, exemptions, and financial controls.
• Provide executive oversight of procurement, strategic sourcing, competitive solicitations, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Advise the CFO and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration on fiscal strategy, financial risk, reporting, internal controls, and technology improvements.
• Lead and develop department directors and staff while promoting service excellence, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible fiscal management and enterprise accounting systems experience, including four years supervising professional staff.
• Knowledge of GASB principles and standards, financial controls, compliance, and institutional accounting practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to varied stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate across university departments, and build a successful service-oriented team.
• Ability to work onsite in Stephenville, Texas, during standard Monday–Friday hours, with additional after-hours or weekend work when required.

Nice to have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within an academic community focused on teaching, research, service, innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees.
• Role includes service as a Campus Security Authority.
• Employment is security-sensitive and contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.
• hirify.global will not pay the $100,000 fee associated with certain new H-1B petitions; a Texas moratorium may also affect future H-1B sponsorship.

Hiring process

• Submit a completed online application, cover letter or letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and at least three current professional references with full contact information.
• Initial application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
• Applications must be complete at submission; changes or additional documents cannot be added afterward.