Primary Location: 201 E 14^th Street, Austin TX  78701

Full-Time Position: Typically works 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Hours and schedule may vary based on agency business needs.

Job Class (Code): Director III (1622)/Director IV (1623)

Salary Group: B-28/B-29

Hiring Rate: $96,000.00 – $157,500.00/annually depending on qualifications

Job Posting Dates: September 12, 2025 – until closed

Apply online: TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app

Organization Overview:

At the State Preservation Board, we safeguard historic sites such as the Texas Capitol, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas State Cemetery and the historic Capitol Visitors Center and Governor’s Mansion. Our work ensures that some the state’s most treasured landmarks and cultural institutions remain vibrant and accessible.

Behind the scenes, SPB support Capitol Complex facilities and educational programs that bring Texas history to life for students, citizens, and visitors. If you’re passionate about public service, history, and the stories that shape our state, this is where your work can make a difference. For more information about the State Preservation Board visit tspb.texas.gov.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and 401K retirement plans, parental leave, flexible spending and dependent care accounts options, free parking and free Museum Membership. For more information about State of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.

Position Summary: 

Essential Job Duties:

For purposes of this agency’s job descriptions, “essential job duties” are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ensures the development, maintenance, and consistent use of financial and accounting policies and procedures for compliance with internal and external reporting. Plans, directs, assesses, and effectively evaluates all agency budgetary and financial activities, daily operations, and reporting requirements.
• Develops, plans, recommends and manages resources to support agency management and operations. Provides timely financial analysis, forecasts, cash flow analysis, and balance statements. Provides expert advice for strategic agency-wide short and long range financial planning. Monitors and reports key financial metrics to the Executive Director.
• Timely approves and processes revenue, expenditures, department budgets and the maintenance of accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with appropriate state and federal government regulations and ensuring appropriate internal controls and safeguards.
• Oversees and prepares all financial and budget reports, including LAR, operating budgets, Annual Financial Reports and Fiscal Notes.
• Directs financial and accounting risk management and assists the directors in effectively discharging their duties, including fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of the Comptroller of Public Accounts statewide accounting software CAPPS and other accounting systems and software used to enter, review, track and develop reports and to analyze accounting and financial data.
• Provides leadership to the Accounting Division and other staff agency-wide by example and through the sharing of knowledge and skills. Directs Accounting Division staff in developing and fulfilling effective structures and processes to pay bills, budget, maintain accurate financial records, perform financial analyses, reporting, and all other required duties.
• Ensures effective and legally compliant cash and credit management. Works collaboratively with the Internal Auditor to protect the state’s financial assets, property, and resources.
• Manages appropriated funds and enterprise funds in accordance with prescribed accounting standards and in compliance with state statues and regulations. Provide accounting information for both appropriated funds and enterprise funds.
• Provides Legislative and other formal testimony as assigned or required to meet the agency’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Performs all duties as assigned in a manner that promotes public confidence in the SPB and its staff.
• Participates in all team efforts to achieve divisional and agency goals and works collaboratively across divisions to further the mission of the agency.
• Communicates professionally, promptly and politely with fellow employees, stakeholders and the public both in person and in writing.
• Reports agency financial information to the Executive Director on a regular and ongoing basis. Keeps ED informed about progress and problems.
• Must diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks with care, accuracy and completeness. Remains aware and takes care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.
• Effectively mentors and manages staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible fiscal management and senior-level work experience in accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, or auditing.
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a role of similar complexity in government, public education or higher education.
• A minimum three (3) years of working experience preparing and reviewing financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Governmental Financials Manager.
• General familiarity with Texas state budgets and appropriations processes and related regulations.
• Experience with handling funds held outside the State Treasury.
• Experience in ABEST and CAPPS Financials or similar budget or financial software.
• Experience managing employees, and overseeing departments/divisions at a small to medium sized agency.
• Experience responding to legislative inquiries and requests for information and preparing legislative appropriation requests.

To be eligible for the Director IV level classification, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the applicant must also meet some or all of the preferred qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Accounting, Budgeting, and Procurement processes and procedures;
• Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills;
• Skill in identifying and analyzing resources needed and actions to be taken to ensure division needs are met;
• Skill in prioritizing, identifying, and communicating project resources and updates needed to complete multiple projects concurrently within scheduled deadlines;
• Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers;
• Skill in operating a computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software;
• Ability to accurately and efficiently work with large data sets;
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities;
• Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner;
• Ability to plan, organize, and work independently, as well as within a team environment;
• Ability to anticipate needs and risks;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

There may be additional mental and physical demands not included in this summary descriptive.

To Apply:

A fully completed State of Texas application is required. For an application or additional information see our agency employment webpage: tspb.texas.gov-employment or call: (512) 463-5495.

Submit your application by any of the following methods:

Email: TSPB.employment@tspb.texas.gov

Fax: (512) 463-2914

Mail: 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701

Electronically (including cell phones): TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app

Veterans:

Military Occupational Specialty Codes (MOS): Army: No Equivalent; Navy:111X, 112X, 113X, 114X, 611X, 612X, 631X, 641X, 648X; Coast Guard: SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management; Marines: 8003, 8040, 8041, 8042; Air Force: 10C0, 20C0, 30C0, 40C0, 90G0, 91C0, 91W0,97E0; Space Force: No Equivalent

Veterans with other related MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets or for additional Military Crosswalk information go to hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions.

EEO Statement: The State Preservation Board is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you require reasonable accommodation in the interview and selection process, please call the agency’s ADA Coordinator at (512) 463-3633.

Selection Information: At the time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. All males who are age 18 through 25 are required to register with the Selective Service and may be asked to present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.

The State Preservation Board uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.