Texas Department of Information Resources

Job Posting:

00056354

Opened:

02/20/2026

Closes:

03/06/2026

Position Title:

Director IV (Senior Director, Budget, Payroll & GL Accounting)

Class/Group:

1623/B29

Military Occupation Specialty Code:

Navy 641X; Coast Guard SEL15

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Exempt

Number of Vacancies:

1

Division/Section:

Chief Financial Office/Budget, Payroll & General Ledger Accounting

Salary:

$13,125.00/month

Duration:

Regular

Hours Worked Weekly:

40

Travel:

Limited

Work Location:

300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701

Web site:

https://dir.texas.gov/

Refer Inquiries to:

People and Culture Office

Telephone:

(512) 475-4957

How To Apply:

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Special Instructions:

• Applicants must provide in-depth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

• Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.

Interview Place/Time:

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.

Selective Service Registration:

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.  Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.

Position Description

What We Do

We are a technology agency powered by people.

DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.

DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 325 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how Texas government serves Texans.

Position Summary

This Director IV position performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in budgeting and accounting, including regular updates to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB), DIR Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the DIR Board, and the DIR Extended Executive Leadership Team (EELT). Work involves providing strategic budget and accounting direction, establishes programmatic goals and objectives; oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishes priorities, standards, and performance metrics for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinates and evaluates program activities and/or business functions; and reviews and approves budgets within a department or division. Supervises the work of the Budget Office, Accounting Director, and the agency’s Payroll Officer. Works under the Chief Financial Officer with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

• Oversees the daily activities of the budget, payroll, and GL accounting departments. Provides direction, guidance and hands-on assistance as needed. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of department staff. Oversees hiring process, assessment of training needs and opportunities, development of employee annual performance goals and conducts timely performance evaluations; Assists the Chief Financial Officer in the planning, development, and operation of budgeting, accounting, and financial programs including the establishment of goals and development of standards for long term success. Establishes goals, objectives, and directs agency fiscal operations including accounting and budgeting in accordance with state requirements and agency strategic plan.
• Partners with the Chief Financial Officer to establish and direct the maintenance of efficient accounting systems for controlling, recording, and reporting agency financial information, with emphasis on ensuring the overall quality control and integrity of agency financial systems and information.
• Supports the agency strategic direction, overseeing the development and delivery of the agency Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) and associated reporting directed by the LBB; oversees the development, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing reporting of Agency performance measures, as directed by the LBB; Oversees the development, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing reporting of Agency performance measures, as directed by the LBB.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual Board-approved operating budget, including coordinating and evaluating ongoing program activities at appropriated, organizational, funding, and program levels.
• Responsible for analysis and interpretation of expenditure patterns, budget projections, and financial position of the agency, including oversight of fiscal note preparation and analysis of proposed and/or new legislation to determine impact on agency financial position.
• Performs all aspects of managing the Budget Director including the Budget Office, Accounting Director including the accounting departments, and the agency’s Payroll Officer, including hiring, staff development, conducting performance evaluations, developing, and updating job descriptions and plans, addressing training needs, and managing and reporting leave.
• Represents the Department of Information Resources at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars, as directed by the Chief Financial Officer. Prepares and presents financial and budget information to DIR management, the DIR Board of Directors, the Legislative Appropriations Requests, quarterly financial statements, the Annual Financial Report, and quarterly audit status reports.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma or equivalent certificate required).

Experience and Training Required

• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management including the development and management of budgets, accounting, financial operations, and reporting
• Ten (10) years of experience in a supervisory or management position in a financial environment
• Ten (10) years of experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Personnel/Payroll System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and the Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
• Five (5) years of experience in financial operations of cost recovery and/or self-supporting programs

Experience and Training Preferred

• Experience in state governmental accounting and management, including experience with the State of Texas legislative budget processes and annual financial report processes
• Experience implementing business process improvements
• Experience implementing and maintaining automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Financial Accounting Systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, to include generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of cost recovery and rate setting practices.
• Knowledge of contracting and procurement best practices.
• Knowledge of the state of Texas’ Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Personnel/Payroll System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and the Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skill influencing others to perform their jobs in a timely, accurate, and effective manner.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a team; includes motivating team members, driving individual and team productivity to meet agency goals and objectives, providing guidance and direction, setting clear expectations, having difficult conversations, and making difficult decisions.
• Ability to negotiate among competing interests and develop win-win solutions.
• Ability to manage, mentor and motivate staff to meet agency goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting and problem resolution; including personnel related issues.
• Ability to analyze voluminous facts and data, derive logical conclusions, and then make sound judgments and decisions in the best interest of the agency.
• Ability to provide good customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at organizational levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; includes clearly and concisely communicating the analysis and conclusions of fact sets and disparate data and reports to audiences that include Executive Management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).

Other Requirements

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.