San Francisco, California
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nashville, Tennessee
New York, NY, 10176, USA
West Chester University
Posted: 05-Sep-24
Location: United States - Nationwide
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R-077194
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.Â
Position located in Stephenville, Texas with normal work hours of Monday to Friday from 8AM â“ 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.Â
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.Â
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
Bachelorâ™s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or another related field.Â
Seven years of related experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Masterâ™s Degree Preferred
Experience in Higher Education/State Agency financial/Budgetary Activities preferred.
Salary:Â
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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:Â
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Educational BenefitsÂ
- Connections working at Tarleton State UniversityAbout Tarleton State UniversityTarleton’s VisionTarleton State University will be the premier comprehensive regional university in the nation, dedicated to education, service and research. It is committed to being a university of opportunity for all students and believes it has a responsibility to drive regional innovation and job creation for all graduates.About Tarleton State UniversityTarleton’s innovative and transformative approach provides more than knowledge. Through real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship and service, students gain the know-how for promising careers, no matter their field of study.Tarleton has evolved into the near-perfect model of size, academic scope and affordability. Founded in 1899 and part of The Texas A&M University System since 1917, it combines the resources of a major public institution — more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, cutting-edge academic facilities, faculty experts — with its own brand of personal attention, history and community to be a first-choice destination for students across North Texas and beyond.Students can choose to study in one of seven colleges — Agricultural and Environmental, Business Administration, Educ...ation, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.The primary campus is in Stephenville, which consistently ranks as one of the best small towns in America. Additional locations are in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and Bryan, complemented by a fully online Global Campus.Students come to Tarleton from around the world, representing some 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S., and leave as moral, ethical thinkers with civility and integrity who contribute meaningfully to a global society.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Students may select areas of study from six colleges: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.More than 60 bachelor's programs and 30 graduate degrees, featuring doctoral studies in educational leadership, have led more than 13,000 students from 45 states and more than 20 foreign countries to make Tarleton State their collective choice for a college education.Tarleton's research centers are daily searching for solutions to global problems. For instance, the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research conducts analyses to address environmental issues facing the state and nation, while the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, using an almost $1 million grant, is working on ways to turn animal waste into a viable energy source.Tarleton's blueprints for a brighter-than-ever future include a new applied sciences building with engineering laboratory space on campus in Stephenville, a new academic building on the university's planned 80-acre Fort Worth campus near Chisolm Trail Parkway, and $24 million in upgrades and improvements to the institution's venerable Memorial Stadium.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.Show moreShow lessMore Jobs from This Employerhttps://careercenter.afponline.org/jobs/20495037/assistant-director-finance