Organization: TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD 

Job Posting: Feb 9, 2026, 2:21:41 PM 

General Description:
Performs complex supervisory and managerial work guiding the daily operations and activities of the Financial Reporting department, Financial Services Division. Work includes developing, preparing, and overseeing the preparation of annual financial statements for the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Work also involves overseeing and actively participating in functions related to building financial statements, analyzing complex financial data, administering the agency’s bond portfolio, supervising the federal draw down process, and performing advanced general ledger accounting work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position reports to the Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Oversees and coordinates the financial reporting and general ledger accounting activities of the agency to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, consistent, and in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts accounting and reporting requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
•    Prepares and reviews advanced general ledger accounting entries in both internal and external accounting systems, including accruals.
•    Oversees and prepares the annual financial report and monthly financial management reports.
•    Oversees the management of the agency’s bond portfolio, including cash flow analysis, loan projections, and debt-related reporting.
•    Oversees the maintenance of the agency’s general ledger, including data integrity reports and account reconciliations between internal and external accounting systems.
•    Oversees the accounting of the Agency’s federal programs, including cash draw downs, reconciliations, cash and budget monitoring, and indirect cost proposals.
•    Manages the monthly and year-end closing processes.
•    Prepares and reviews complex financial work papers involving the use of advanced Microsoft Excel functions and pivot tables.
•    Assists in maintaining internal controls over the integrity of the agency’s financial records, including the planning of accounting procedures to control the flow of financial information from initial entry to final reports.
•    Provides direction and leadership to the financial reporting team to achieve the division’s goals.
•    Serves as subject matter expert for Financial Reporting audits.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills or Abilities:
•    Knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
•    Knowledge and proper application of GAAP.
•    Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
•    Skills in critical thinking and analytical writing.
•    Skills in the use of Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
•    Ability to supervise work of accounting and finance personnel.
•    Ability to interpret laws and regulations.
•    Ability to understand and adhere to the agency’s Policies and Procedures.
•    Ability to multitask, set priorities, and organize workloads to meet deadlines.
•    Ability to establish and maintain open and effective working relationships with management and co-workers.

Required In-Office Days:
This position requires on-site work. The employee must be physically present in the office five (5) days per week.

Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

Qualifications

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
•    Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
•    Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers and telephones;
•    Frequent sitting;
•    Frequently works under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Workforce:
Must be able to: 
•    Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
•    Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
•    Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
•    Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.
•    Travel occasionally for work assignments and training.

Application Requirements:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at https://www.highered.texas.gov/careers/.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes to Applicant:
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:
• Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
• Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.