Vice President of Fiscal Services #130095

Oklahoma State University • Okmulgee, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Fiscal Services reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance and serves as a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the overall financial strategy of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. This role provides strategic direction and oversight for a broad portfolio of operational and support functions, ensuring a high level of financial accountability, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability. The VP of Fiscal Services plays a central role in institutional strategic planning, particularly in the development and management of financial and budgetary frameworks. The position provides direct leadership and supervision for the accounting, human resources, bursar, technology services, purchasing, auxiliary services, and physical plant departments. Additionally, the VP of Fiscal Services oversees the planning, financial management, and execution of capital projects and facilities operations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
• Five years of experience in higher education or business.
• Evidence of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance and leadership experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a positive and effective fashion with all unit leaders and other appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform complex accounting and fiscal calculations to include forecasting.
• Strong working knowledge of State Regents’ and institutional policies related to admission, retention, financial aid, records, and degree completion.
• An understanding of the character and mission of land grant colleges and universities.
• Ability to work with other department constituents to identify and satisfy fiscal needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform data analysis and identify statistical trends.
• Ability to allocate resources in a strategic, collaborative and creative manner.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage direct reports.
• Ability to develop balanced, successful, and achievable budgets.
• Ability to work toward achieving the strategic plans and goals of the OSU System and OSUIT.
• Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise-level technologies, software, project management, construction and facility infrastructure support services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to office computers, Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Strong executive-level communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to communicate strategic priorities and financial implications effectively to senior leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide clear, consistent direction to teams and foster open, transparent communication across administrative units.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• CPA
• Certified Public Accountant (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Shaping and executing the overall financial strategy of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
• Providing strategic direction and oversight for a broad portfolio of operational and support functions.
• Ensuring a high level of financial accountability, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Playing a central role in institutional strategic planning, particularly in the development and management of financial and budgetary frameworks.
• Providing direct leadership and supervision for the accounting, human resources, bursar, technology services, purchasing, auxiliary services, and physical plant departments.
• Overseeing the planning, financial management, and execution of capital projects and facilities operations.
• Ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive