Vp - Chief Finance Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer of the University reports to the President and is responsible for maintaining the University’s financial records, overseeing financial statements, managing daily financial operations, and coordinating activities of financial offices under the Business and Financial Services division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and coordinate work activities of accounting/financial staff.
• Oversee verification of income and expenditures; reconcile the general ledger.
• Maintain accounting records in compliance with GAAP and university policy.
• Review internal audit findings and prepare responses; develop procedures to ensure compliance.
• Act as department liaison on accounting/financial matters.
• Develop and implement internal operating policies and procedures.
• Prepare or oversee statistical data for periodic statements and management financial analysis.
• Maintain the Student Accounting system; manage tuition billing and transaction processing.
• Oversee collection functions for student accounts.
• Develop and enforce internal access and process controls for the system.
• Responsible for cash handling functions for the Cashier’s Office.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

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• Posting Number: TSU
  203656
• Official TSU
  
  Title:
  
  VP - CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
• Grant
  
  Title:
  
  n/a
• FTE: 1.0
• Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
• Close Date: 03/13/2026

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four‑year college or university.

Required Licensing/Certification: CPA certification and must be bondable.

Required Experience: Six (6) years of directly related experience.

• Federal, State, Local and County laws.
• Theoretical and practical aspects of Accounting.
• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Other job‑related banner software and systems.
• Supervisory techniques.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

• Detail oriented.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Strong management.
• Strong analytical.
• Coordinating work of others.
• Strategic planning.
• Budget management.
• Planning activities.
• Leading projects.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Prepare detailed reports.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

Sitting or standing in one location most of the time; may require stooping, lifting or carrying light objects; use of video display terminal; may require routine travel.

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment‑related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits.

This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.