Associate Vice President for Business & Finance/Comptroller

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 12/20/2024

Leadership / Executive

Full Time

Associate Vice President for Business & Finance/Comptroller

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Associate Vice President for Business & Finance/Comptroller is responsible for the fiscal responsibility, financial sustainability, and operational effectiveness of the institution, contributing to its overall mission of academic excellence, innovation, and student success. Specifically, the position provides oversight of accounting records and systems and financial operations, reporting, and procedures to ensure UIW's financial health and stability. The position plays a strategic role in financial planning, budget management, resource allocation, and overall fiscal stewardship. The Associate Vice President for Business and Finance reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services.

Essential Functions

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must possess and project the utmost integrity and highest standards of professional conduct with accomplished experience to exercise the leadership of a qualified, collegial, and engaged professional community.
Commitment to excellence.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Strategic analyst with the ability to effectively assess current finance/budgeting systems, recommend appropriate solutions, drive change, and achieve results.
Must have the vision and courage to ensure and advance the financial health and stability of the university.
Strong understanding of higher education finance, including budgeting, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, and productive work atmosphere with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population.
An inherent willingness to find solutions to complex problems and answers to unconventional questions with a strong commitment to UIW's vision, core values, and strategic priorities.
Ability to effectively articulate and explain complex financial issues to staff, faculty, and all other stakeholders in a clear, understandable, non-technical manner, both verbally and in writing.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively listen and engage with diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
Exceptional skills in interpreting, communicating, and applying policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to identify priorities and coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. An adaptable multi-tasker, with the ability to control and move forward on several priorities simultaneously and pivot priorities as appropriate.
A visible, accessible, decisive, and compassionate leader who possesses superb management skills.
Strong skills in training, mentoring/developing, and motivating staff.
Exceptional skills in managing critical stakeholder relationships.
Forward thinking and solutions-focused with a strong work ethic.
Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field.

Required Work Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial and administrative management experience successfully applying the principles and practices of ethical financial management, fund accounting, operational administration, and personnel management.
Six (6) years of experience in a relevant leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant.
Banner software experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed, especially during peak periods, to meet departmental goals.

Physical Demands

Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage Board Members, executive leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external agencies/entities as well as attend meetings on and off campus.

Posting Number: CA073PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Contract Administrator
Desired Start Date: 06/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: CFO
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Open Date: 12/20/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/27810

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).