Your job application must be completely filled out. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application.

This position works directly with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Travel teams in the Financial Services Department. The Assistant Director regularly interacts with employees across all levels of the agency to provide guidance and answer questions regarding financial matters. This position is responsible for managing and auditing financial transactions in compliance with State of Texas payment rules, agency policies, and applicable federal regulations.

General Description:
Performs complex accounting and/or managerial work. Work involves managing, coordinating and evaluating the accounts payable, travel, accounts receivable, payroll functions and staff. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Director of Financial Services-Operations.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, assigns, and manages the work of others and daily operations of the accounts payable, travel, accounts receivable, and payroll units including the preparation of accounting documents, entering to permanent records, balancing the permanent records, and auditing agency accounting records and procedures.
Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals and objectives.
Assists and supports the Director of Financial Services in maintaining control over the integrity of the agency’s financial records.
Classifies, codes, prepares, and balances financial accounting documents and records.
Performs various reconciliations between data in various internal and external financial systems and prepares correcting entries as needed.
Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
Audits accounting or control records for accuracy and conformance to established standards and procedures.
Performs complex accounting work from both internal and external accounting systems.
Attends meetings as needed and represents Financial Services for consulting purposes on accounting issues.
Trains personnel in new procedures or methods.
Keeps abreast of legislative changes, both state and federal, which affect management of funds.
Acts as consultant on accounting matters to administrative, supervisory, and technical workers.
Provides reports of financial data to agency departments as well as third party entities, including IRS reporting.
Assists agency administrators in applying financial data to the solution of administrative or operating problems.
Interprets policy and department procedures into work assignments.
Prepares letters of instruction, manuals, and forms.
Functions as back-up to other parts of the work-unit as necessary.
Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge Skills or Abilities:
Working knowledge of Snowflake and cloud-based data warehousing concepts.
Proficiency in SQL and basic query optimization techniques.
Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python).
Familiarity with ELT/ETL pipelines and data transformation concepts
Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and experience in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban environment
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to data management and data governance

Required In-Office Days:
This position requires on-site work.This position is authorized for a hybrid telework schedule up to two (2) days per week.

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

Required Minimum Education and experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Minimum of five years of full-time experience.
15 hours of business-related college coursework may substitute for six months of work experience, with a maximum substitution of one year.

Preferred:
State of Texas accounting experience.
State of Texas statewide systems experience.
CAPPS HR/Payroll Experience.
Prior management experience.
Major course work in business, accounting, finance or economics.
Full-time experience may include accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.

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; and work 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 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.

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.