The University Houston-Victoria is seeking a visionary leader with a proven commitment to academic excellence and shared governance to serve as its next Vice President for Administration and Finance – Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The CFO serves as a critical member of the core leadership team and is fully responsible for the financial and business affairs of the University.  This position oversees budget planning and procurement, facilities construction and management, general accounting and other financial operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Services, Emergency Management, Small Business Development Center, and Center for Regional Collaboration.

Primary Duties

• Plans, implements, and manages all combined functions of administrative and financial affairs to support and enhance the institution’s mission; includes direct responsibility for overseeing all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, strategic financial planning, cost benefit analysis, audit activities, financial reporting, facilities and property management, capital projects, contract/procurement analysis and negotiations, human resource management, Information Technology, and community outreach departments


• Enhances and/or develops, implements, and enforces institutional policies and procedures for the administrative and financial operations of the University


• Supports the President in preparing and presenting information on major administrative initiatives and institutional financial conditions to the UH System Board of Regents, the UH System Chancellor, and senior staff and lawmakers


• Advises the President on management issues related to the administrative and organizational effectiveness of the University

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for the promotion of excellence; an academic leader with a track record of effective academic and administrative experiences; and a visionary and strategic thinker who can demonstrate collaboration and administrative accomplishment.

• Bachelor’s degree (required) / Master’s degree (preferred) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other Business-related field


• Minimum of ten (10) years experience (required) / twelve (12) years (preferred) in managerial accounting and financial management


• Minimum of seven (7) years (required) / nine (9) years (preferred) of direct job-related experience in an executive or senior-level management position

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant license


• Supervisory experience in a diverse department


• State of Texas higher education and PeopleSoft financial systems experience

UHV is dedicated to providing students with the opportunities they need to make their mark in the world. UHV offers courses leading to more than 80 academic programs. Degree programs are taught by award-winning faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business Administration, and School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development. UHV’s mission is to help students succeed.

Face-to-face classes are offered at UHV’s main campus in Victoria, TX, as well as an instructional site in Katy, a Houston suburb. Online classes allow students to earn a degree from anywhere.  Students at UHV earn a quality, affordable degree, in an environment that offers personalized attention and small class sizes where they will be able to succeed. 

Every year, UHV and its degree programs are recognized for their excellence and affordability by outside ranking organizations. The university also is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees. The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which accredits less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, the baccalaureate degree in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the master’s in counselor education program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs. Click here to find out more about UHV’s accreditations.  Other accreditations include the National Association of School Psychologists for the Specialty in School Psychology program, the Texas Education Agency for UHV’s education programs, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program for UHV’s kinesiology programs.

UHV fields teams in baseball, softball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and compete in the Red River Athletic Conference.

UHV is part of the University of Houston System - the region’s largest provider of comprehensive university services. The system serves more than 72,000 students, has an annual budget that exceeds $1.7 billion, and produces a $6 billion-plus economic impact on the Greater Houston area each year. The UH System’s research and scholarship are globally significant, nationally competitive, and serve as an engine for economic development, while its public service activities enhance the quality of life in the region.

The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position, and should be submitted to Scott Watson, Michael Ballew, Florene Stawowy or Mike “JR” Wheless at:

UHVCFO@AnthemExecutive.com

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a new CFO is selected, interested parties are encouraged to send their materials to the address above ASAP to assure optimal consideration. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.

The University of Houston-Victoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.  Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Bachelor's degree (required) / Master's degree (preferred) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other Business related field; and Minimum of ten (10) years experience (required) / twelve (12) years (preferred) in managerial accounting and financial management; Minimum of seven (7) years (required) / nine (9) years (preferred) of direct job-related experience in an executive or senior level management position.