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Texas A&M University · 12 hours ago

Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Laredo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites nominations and applications for an exceptional financial leader to serve as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer (VPFA/CFO). The VPFA/CFO will play a central role in shaping the University’s future by aligning financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability with an ambitious institutional vision.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the institution’s operating and capital budgets, including long-range financial modelling, scenario planning, cash flow projections, forecasts, and “walk forward” budgets

Oversee all financial operations: accounting, treasury, investments (including endowment where applicable), debt/borrowing, asset management, risk management, and compliance with financial regulations and standards (GAAP/GASB/FASB as applicable)

Serve as strategic advisor to the President and senior leadership team on financial, business, operational, administrative, and strategic matters; prepare and present to the Board of Regents or its committees (e.g., Audit, Finance, Investment) on financial health, metrics, and resource allocation

Lead the administrative functions of finance and business operations: payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing/procurement, contract management, grants and auxiliaries oversight, business office, and other support services

Oversee institutional risk management (insurance, liability, business continuity, enterprise risk), internal controls, audit coordination (internal and external), and compliance with government, regulatory, and accrediting bodies

Manage and optimize the use of physical and financial assets: real estate, facilities, capital planning and construction, infrastructure, information technology (where included), and other support services

Lead and foster a culture of financial stewardship and accountability across the institution: partnering with academic and administrative leaders, providing timely and understandable financial information to non-financial stakeholders, and explaining complex financial issues in accessible ways

Partner with academic deans, department chairs, and administrative unit leaders who hold budget responsibility to strengthen financial literacy across campus. Provide training, guidance, and individualized support to help them understand their budgets, how those budgets connect to the overall institutional budget, and how to develop and manage departmental budgets effectively

Promote a culture of data-informed decision-making by ensuring that accurate, timely, and accessible financial and operational data are available to leaders at all levels. Use financial analytics, dashboards, and forecasting tools to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluation

Support and engage in strategic planning, institutional initiatives, and change management—aligning financial and administrative operations with institutional strategic goals, growth, and sustainability

Supervise, mentor and develop finance/administrative staff; lead the division’s organizational structure, workforce development, succession planning and performance metrics

Liaise with external partners, including banks, rating agencies, auditors, underwriters, regulators, government entities, foundation/endowment offices, and vendor/service providers

Qualification

Financial managementBudgetingStrategic financial modellingAccounting knowledgeRegulatory complianceRisk managementLeadership experienceCultural fitCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

A minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible financial management, budgeting and leadership experience in a large, complex organization (higher education experience preferred)

Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning, capital and operating budget processes, and strategic financial modelling

Strong technical knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit processes, regulatory compliance and risk management

Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills—able to present complex financial information to diverse stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, develop staff, and build effective partnerships across academic and administrative units

Preferred

Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or master's in accounting/finance) or equivalent advanced credential

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification

Prior experience in higher education finance, preferably in a leadership role as CFO, VPFA or equivalent

Experience with debt financing, bond issuance, real estate/asset management, endowment oversight and treasury functions

Experience with institutional strategic planning, asset management (physical and financial) and infrastructure/facility oversight

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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