Vice President for Finance and Administration Chief Financial Officer

Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Lead at the Intersection of Global Commerce Public Higher Education and

Institutional Growth

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites nominations and applications for an exceptional financial leader to serve as its nextVice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer (VPFA/CFO). Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team the VPFA/CFO will play a central role in shaping the Universitys futurealigning financial strategy operational excellence and long-term sustainability with an ambitious institutional vision.

Located in Laredo Texasthe nations largest inland port and a gateway to Mexico and Latin AmericaTAMIU is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of international trade global engagement and public higher education. The University is experiencing strong momentum in enrollment student success facilities expansion and national recognition while benefiting from the stability and prestige of theTexas A&M University System.

This role offers a rare opportunity for a strategic globally minded financial executive tobuild innovate and leave a lasting institutional legacyat a growing mission-driven university with deep community roots and expanding national impact.

Why This Role Matters:

The next VPFA/CFO will inherit astrong financial foundationand be empowered to innovate rather than repair. Key opportunities include:

• Shaping the financial strategy of a university on a growth trajectory

• Leading major capital projects and long-range campus planning

• Aligning resources with a new presidential vision

• Strengthening transparency trust and financial literacy across campus

• Preparing the institution for shifting state federal and policy environments Advancing data-informed decision-making at all levels

• Supporting TAMIUs distinctive binational and global mission

For a leader seekingscale influence and purpose this position offers uncommon breadth visibility and impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development implementation and monitoring of the institutions operating and capital budgets including long-range financial modelling scenario planning cash flow projections forecasts and walk forward budgets.

• Oversee all financial operations: accounting treasury investments (including endowment where applicable) debt/borrowing asset management risk management and compliance with financial regulations and standards (GAAP/GASB/FASB as applicable).

• Serve as strategic advisor to the President and senior leadership team on financial business operational administrative and strategic matters; prepare and present to the Board of Regents or its committees (e.g. Audit Finance Investment) on financial health metrics and resource allocation.

• Lead the administrative functions of finance and business operations: payroll accounts payable/receivable purchasing/procurement contract management grants and auxiliaries oversight business office and other support services.

• Oversee institutional risk management (insurance liability business continuity enterprise risk) internal controls audit coordination (internal and external) and compliance with government regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Manage and optimize the use of physical and financial assets: real estate facilities capital planning and construction infrastructure information technology (where included) and other support services.

• Lead and foster a culture of financial stewardship and accountability across the institution: partnering with academic and administrative leaders providing timely and understandable financial information to non-financial stakeholders and explaining complex financial issues in accessible ways.

• Partner with academic deans department chairs and administrative unit leaders who hold budget responsibility to strengthen financial literacy across campus. Provide training guidance and individualized support to help them understand their budgets how those budgets connect to the overall institutional budget and how to develop and manage departmental budgets effectively.

• Promote a culture of data-informed decision-making by ensuring that accurate timely and accessible financial and operational data are available to leaders at all levels. Use financial analytics dashboards and forecasting tools to inform strategic planning resource allocation and performance evaluation.

• Support and engage in strategic planning institutional initiatives and change managementaligning financial and administrative operations with institutional strategic goals growth and sustainability.

• Supervise mentor and develop finance/administrative staff; lead the divisions organizational structure workforce development succession planning and performance metrics.

• Liaise with external partners including banks rating agencies auditors underwriters regulators government entities foundation/endowment offices and vendor/service providers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or related field.

• A minimum of 710 years of progressively responsible financial management budgeting and leadership experience in a large complex organization (higher education experience preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting financial planning capital and operating budget processes and strategic financial modelling.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting financial reporting internal controls audit processes regulatory compliance and risk management.

• Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skillsable to present complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams manage change develop staff and build effective partnerships across academic and administrative units.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree (MBA MPA or masters in accounting/finance) or equivalent advanced credential.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification.

• Prior experience in higher education finance preferably in a leadership role as CFO VPFA or equivalent.

• Experience with debt financing bond issuance real estate/asset management endowment oversight and treasury functions.

• Experience with institutional strategic planning asset management (physical and financial) and infrastructure/facility oversight.

Desired Leadership Attributes:

• Strategic & Innovative Leadership

• Global & Binational Awareness

• Deep Higher Education Financial Expertise

• Comprehensive Portfolio Understanding

• Policy Legislative & Regulatory Acumen

• Data-Driven Student-Success Orientation

• Strong Communication & Transparency

• Emotional Intelligence Empathy and Courage

• Collaborative Partner & Team Integrator

• Cultural Fit & Community Engagement

Nominations and Applications:

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

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a VPFA/CFO is selected interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to assure consideration. Anthem and the University reserve the right to end or extend the application and nomination process at any time. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.

Texas A&M International University shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status sexual orientation or gender identity and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity for its employees.