Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration

Strategic Financial Leadership
a. Serve as the second-in-command within the Finance division, acting as CFO in
their absence
b. Collaborate with the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies
aligned with the university’s strategic plan
c. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership to support
decision-making
d. Participate in cross-functional teams to address university-wide financial
challenges and opportunities
Finance Operations Management
a. Manage procurement processes and vendor relationships to optimize costs and
service quality
b. Direct accounts payable operations, ensuring timely processing and compliance
with policies
c. Provide support to the Controller to ensure efficient account operations, including
financial record-keeping and reporting
d. Implement and maintain effective internal controls across all financial processes
Financial Planning and Analysis
a. Lead the annual budget development process and ongoing budget management
b. Develop multi-year financial projections to support strategic planning
c. Prepare comprehensive financial analyses for major initiatives and capital
projects
d. Monitor key financial metrics and provide regular performance reports to
leadership
Compliance and Risk Management
a. Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and university policies
b. Oversee the university’s risk management program, including insurance
coverage
c. Monitor and mitigate financial risks through appropriate controls and processes
d. Support institutional compliance with accreditation requirements
Team Leadership and Development
a. Recruit, develop and retain talented finance professionals
b. Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for team members
c. Foster a collaborative and service-oriented culture within the finance division
d. Build effective relationships with academic and administrative departments

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL STAFF
1. On time attendance.
2. Cooperation and collaboration with team members and cross functionally.
3. Respect for LeTourneau leadership and authority structures.
4. Agreement with and abiding by the Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

1. BA/BS in Business or a related field, Masters Degree preferred.
2. At least five years of work experience in various areas of Finance, preferably in higher education. At least three years of supervisory experience.
3. Must be highly organized, systematic, and detail oriented, possessing both inductive and deductive reasoning skills.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing in a tactful, caring manner.
5. Personal attributes should include a love of people and the desire to assist them, patience and perseverance, the ability to work within the chain of command and support the university’s administration. One should be proactive and a self-starter. The ability to be a team player, respectful of others’ responsibilities and contributions, is essential, as well as the ability to support the consensus of the team.
6. LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.