Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer

Louisiana State University -
Alexandria, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Accounting and finance experience

Full Job Description

About Us:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUA Chancellor (Elizabeth Milton Beard (00007643))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Position: Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services/ Chief Financial Officer

Reports To: Chancellor

Position Summary

The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services serves as the University's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is the senior executive responsible for the financial health, administrative operations, and business enterprise of Louisiana State University of Alexandria.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a member of the Chancellor's Executive Council, the Vice Chancellor provides strategic leadership for the University's financial planning, administrative services, human resources, contracts, and legal coordination. The Vice Chancellor partners closely with academic and administrative leaders to align institutional resources with the University's mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to student success.

As the University's chief business officer, the Vice Chancellor develops financial strategies that ensure long-term institutional sustainability while promoting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The position serves as the principal liaison with the LSU System on financial and administrative matters, ensuring that university policies, procedures, and business practices align with LSU System policy, Board of Supervisors directives, and applicable state and federal laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Executive Leadership

Serves as a member of the Chancellor's Executive Council and principal advisor on financial and administrative matters.
Provides strategic counsel to the Chancellor regarding institutional planning, fiscal sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and operational priorities.
Collaborates with executive leadership to advance the University's strategic plan and institutional goals.
Develops long-range financial and administrative strategies that support enrollment growth, academic excellence, student success, and campus development.
Represents the University before the LSU System, Board of Supervisors, state agencies, auditors, legislators, financial institutions, and external partners.

Financial Leadership

Serves as the University's Chief Financial Officer by providing executive oversight for:

Revenue Forecasting and Management
Tuition and Fee Pricing Structure
Financial planning and analysis
Institutional budgeting
Multi-year financial forecasting
Accounting and financial reporting
Cash management and investments
Internal controls
Debt management
Auxiliary enterprise financial management
Capital financial planning
Fiscal policy development
Business operations

Develops financial strategies that promote institutional sustainability while ensuring sound stewardship of University resources.

Provides timely financial analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making and institutional planning.

Facilitates the preparation and submission of all financial reports required by the LSU System, Board of Supervisors, State of Louisiana, auditors, accrediting agencies, and other regulatory entities.

Administrative Services

Provides executive leadership and oversight for administrative operations including, but not limited to:

Finance and Financial Reporting
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Cash and Investment Fund Management
State and Institutional Endowment Management
Human Resource Management
Grants and Contracts Administration
Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Administrative Operations

The Vice Chancellor continually evaluates administrative processes to improve efficiency, service, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Human Resources Leadership

Provides executive oversight of the University's Human Resources function by:

Directing institutional human resource strategy and workforce planning.
Ensuring effective employment practices, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, classification, compensation, and benefits administration.
Promoting compliance with applicable employment laws, LSU System policies, and university procedures.
Supporting organizational development, employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning.
Advising university leadership on personnel matters and organizational effectiveness.
Understanding and ensuring compliance with Louisiana State Civil Service regulations and guidelines.

Contracts, Legal Affairs, and Policy Coordination

Provides executive oversight for institutional contracts and legal coordination by:

Overseeing the review, administration, execution, and retention of university contracts and agreements.
Serving as the University's primary administrative liaison with LSU System legal counsel.
Coordinating legal review of contracts, personnel matters, regulatory issues, claims, and other institutional legal matters.
Advising university leadership regarding contractual obligations, administrative policy, and institutional risk.
Ensuring university administrative practices remain aligned with LSU System policy, Board of Supervisors regulations, state law, and applicable federal requirements.
Assisting in the development, review, and implementation of institutional administrative policies and procedures.

Budget and Resource Management

Leads development of the University's annual operating and capital budgets.
Collaborates with vice chancellors, deans, directors, and department leaders in institutional budget planning.
Monitors financial performance and recommends resource reallocations when appropriate.
Develops budget models that support institutional priorities and strategic initiatives.
Ensures transparency and accountability in financial decision-making.
Collaborates and partners with LSU System and other LSU Institutional CFOs on statewide budgetary management and issues.

Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Participates in University strategic planning initiatives.
Evaluates the financial implications of new academic programs, enrollment initiatives, and capital investments.
Identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies and organizational improvement.
Supports institutional innovation through responsible financial planning and resource allocation.
Partners with academic leadership to align financial resources with institutional priorities.

Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Provides administrative oversight for the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of institutional, financial, enrollment, and operational data while collaborating with the Chancellor and Executive Council on strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, assessment, performance metrics, and state, federal, and LSU System reporting requirements.

Compliance Governance

Ensures institutional compliance with:

LSU System policies
LSU Board of Supervisors regulations
State of Louisiana laws, statutes and regulations
Federal laws and regulations
Applicable employment laws and regulations

Coordinates internal and external audits and oversees implementation of audit recommendations. Provides executive leadership for enterprise risk management and maintains effective systems of financial and administrative internal controls.

Leadership and Organizational Development

Provides leadership, supervision, and professional development for administrative divisions.
Builds a culture of service, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Develops future administrative leaders through coaching and mentorship.
Promotes data-informed decision making throughout administrative operations.
Fosters collaborative relationships across academic and administrative divisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related discipline; or CPA license
Minimum of seven years of executive leadership experience in finance, administration, or business operations.
Demonstrated experience managing complex organizational budgets and financial operations.
Experience supervising multiple administrative departments.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning and organizational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Senior financial leadership experience within public higher education.
Experience with the LSU System or another public university system.
Knowledge of Louisiana state finance, procurement, budgeting, and employment regulations.
Experience leading organizational change, capital projects, and operational transformation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will possess:

Exceptional financial and business acumen.
Strategic leadership and systems-thinking abilities.
Thorough knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting, and financial management.
Knowledge of higher education finance and administration.
Strong understanding of human resources administration and employment practices.
Knowledge of contract administration and institutional compliance.
Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated political acumen and sound judgment.
Ability to lead organizational change with integrity and transparency.
Commitment to ethical stewardship of public resources and service to students.

Leadership Competencies

The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration will:

Lead with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and service.
Build trust through ethical leadership and responsible stewardship.
Balance fiscal responsibility with institutional innovation and growth.
Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement.
Demonstrate sound judgment in complex financial and administrative decisions.
Cultivate collaborative partnerships across the University, the LSUA Foundation, LSU System, and external stakeholders.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or [email protected].

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

July 10, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]

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