Associate Vice President, Finance

Title: Associate Vice President, Finance

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 01R000 - Sr VP for Finance and CFO

Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G30

Retirement: KTRS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The AVP, Finance responsible for analysis and assistance with the maintenance of the University’s general ledger trial balance, revenue/expenditure reporting, cash management services, EKU Foundation operations, financial audits and overall financial management and budget. Responsible for financial/budget oversight and guidance to all auxiliary service operations. Overall management of many University business contracts and administrative units. Select duties will be more defined.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other business related, relevant field is required. An MBA and/or CPA is preferred.

Experience: Five years or more of appropriate, applicable experience in college/university or governmental business services/operations; and/or administration.

Job Duties:

• 50% - Responsible for analysis and assistance with the maintenance of the University’s general ledger trial balance, revenue/expenditure reporting, cash management services, EKU Foundation operations, financial audits and overall financial management and budget. - (Essential)


• 30% - Responsible for financial/budget oversight and guidance to all auxiliary service operations. - (Essential)


• 20% - Overall management of many University business contracts and administrative units. Select duties will be more defined. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time