Finance Director – Transportation Projects – (2501040)

Apr 18, 2025

Texas Dept. of Transportation

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Finance Director – Transportation Projects – (2501040)

Position Information

Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL) and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT’s Financial Management Division is seeking a leader with advanced financial, technical and business support services experience and strong interpersonal skills to serve as its Letting Management Section Director. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and relationship builder, is very tech savvy, and possesses the ability to timely and accurately report on the financial, technical and operational activities of a multibillion-dollar entity.

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Minimum Salary

: 150,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 159,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq – Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Manages and directs the Letting Management Section of the Financial Management Division. Responsible for the Department’s federal, state and local funding for the 2-year construction schedule; advises management and others on financial aspects of funding and scheduling of construction projects, and legislative requirements; responsible for financial and cost accounting systems, policies, procedures and reporting, federal billing and other revenue and grant accounting activities. Reports directly to the Financial Management Division Director. Work requires contact with high-level executives, federal, state and local agencies, independent auditors, financial institutions and advisors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Directs the development, administration and fiscal constraint of the Department’s 2-year construction schedule including federal, state and local funds utilization as established annually by the
Chief Financial Officer and in accordance with the agency’s cash forecast.
Oversees obligation of the agency’s $5 billion annual federal-aid funding for construction and project advertisement in compliance federal and state regulations.
Oversees timely and accurate processing of reimbursement billings to various federal transportation agencies, in compliance with regulations, policies and standards pertaining to federal-aid funding.
Oversees various federal audits relating to funding grants, reimbursements, and billable costs. Ensure proper internal controls & procedures are implemented to mitigate risks and audit findings.
Oversees PeopleSoft Project Costing module, ensuring timely and accurate processing of project transactions, funding distributions, and billings.
Prepares timely financial, federal utilization, project scheduling and regulatory reports; advises management.
Collaborate with district and division offices to implement funding strategies in support of senior leadership initiatives.
Directs the planning, developing and recommending of funding & project programming guidelines, policies, and methodologies.
Research complex fiscal matters, analyzes proposed legislation and implements procedures to support compliance of new federal, state and/or local funding regulations and policies.
Maintains collaborative partnership with the Department’s district and division leadership, Federal Highway Administration, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, by providing guidance on financial/funding matters.
Cultivates relationships with other FIN directors and managers, to promote consistency in practices, alignment of shared initiatives, resources and data validation.
Accurately and within established deadlines, complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

5 years fiscal management practices and procedures. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Must have 3 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly preferred

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of –

Fiscal planning and management practices
Project accounting/activity-based costing
Federal funding techniques and grants management requirements
Fund accounting principles and procedures

Considerable knowledge of –

Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
Budgeting methods and procedures
Legislative budget processes

Expert skill in –

Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience
understanding and keep the group focused
Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Ability to –

Communicate effectively

Other Attributes –

Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Job

: Finance/Accounting

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

: Apr 15, 2025, 1:42:44 PM

Unposting Date

: Apr 29, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Director IV State Job Code/s: 1623

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information