Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Associate Vice President of Financial Services

Requisition Number
E00058P

Position Category
Executive

Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

Months per year
12

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

FLSA
Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

Weber State University, located in Ogden, Utah, seeks applicants for the position of Associate Vice President of Financial Services.

The AVP of Financial Services is a strategic and managerial leader responsible for the fiscal integrity, strategic financial direction, oversight, and day-to-day management of the institution's financial operations and auxiliary business services. This senior administrative position reports directly to the Vice President for Administrative Services and ensures the university's fiscal practices support its academic mission and long-term sustainability.

The AVP provides executive oversight for a varied and comprehensive portfolio of departments, including:

• Core Finance: Accounting, Budget, and Bursar.
• Operations & Compliance: Institutional Research, Institutional Purchasing, and Property Control.
• Campus Business Services: Mail Center, Shipping & Receiving, Wildcat Design & Print, the Copy Center, and the Wildcat Store.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader capable of fostering high-performing teams, modernizing financial systems, and navigating the complex financial landscape of higher education.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (active or eligible for reciprocity in Utah) holding all professional qualifications required for public accounting oversight.
• At least 8 years of significant professional experience in a complex financial management department or similar senior-level professional fiscal management role.
• Demonstrated track record of strong financial leadership and successful team management.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Proven record of sound leadership at a senior management level within a large, complex organization (higher education or public sector experience is highly preferred).
• Comprehensive background in fund accounting, institutional budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing a variety of auxiliary business operations (e.g., retail, printing, or logistics).
• Strong strategic planning skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to campus stakeholders.

Background Check?
Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
06/12/2026

Review Date
07/12/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28592

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 12, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.