Executive Director of Fiscal Management Services

Lamar Institute of Technology Job Opening: Executive Director of Fiscal Management Services

Job Summary

The Executive Director (ED) of Fiscal Management Services has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, supervising the shared business services of the following departments: Budget Control and Cash Management. The ED also serves as the primary contact for the Business Office at the LSCPA campus in addition to being a shared business services employee who services Lamar State College Port Arthur, Lamar Institute of Technology, and Lamar State College Orange for Budget Control and Cash Management.

Job Type and Location

• Job Type: Staff
• Location: Various Locations
• Job Number: 202500030
• Department: Finance and Operations
• Opening Date: 10/10/2025
• FLSA Exempt: Yes

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Annual Security Report

LITs Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security, including topics such as campus law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, campus alerts, and programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

How to Request a Copy of the Annual Security Report

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Executive Director of Fiscal Management Services is responsible for:

• Directing the Business Office personnel, including budget, accounting, finance, and payroll personnel
• Responding to and complying with state and federal audit requests
• Evaluating, testing, and making recommendations to improve LSCPA internal controls
• Reviewing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, financial aid, USAS, credit card accounts, clearing accounts, and preparing certain monthly reports
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly USAS with the Legislative Budget Boards Accounting System (ABEST)
• Planning, participating, and supervising in the preparation of the annual budget for LSCPA
• Maintaining control of the chart of accounts for LSCPA in the Banner ERP system
• Supervising and participating in end-of-year reporting
• Supervising and participating in the preparation of the Legislative Appropriations Request for LSCPA, LIT, and LSCO
• Ensuring compliance with additional reporting requirements, including CIP, MP1, SACSCOC, 1099-T, 1099-MISC, etc.
• Performing special projects, including research, compliance, and best practices
• Serving on committees as needed, including the Student Advisory Committee
• Complying with campus policies and procedures

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
• Seven years of experience in for-profit accounting, auditing, or governmental accounting
• Seven years of demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Valid drivers license
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of accounting
• Strong leadership ability to implement initiatives and work collaboratively with peers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, including local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Solve problems and be multi-tasked
• Supervise and participate in the timely preparation of financial statements and various reports required by management, local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Supervise the work of others
• Plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments
• Develop and interpret policies and procedures
• Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, deprecation, property, and operating expenses
• Establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work extended hours

Physical Requirements

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine. Travel: Frequent travel is required.

Security Sensitive

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Application Questions

1. Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field? Yes No
2. How many years of for-profit accounting, auditing, or governmental accounting experience do you have? 1-3 3-5 5-7 7+ None
3. How many years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience do you have? 1-3 3-5 5-7 7+ None

Employer Information

Lamar Institute of Technology (TX) P.O. Box 10043 Beaumont, Texas, 77710 Website: https://www.lit.edu