Director, General Accounting and Financial Reporting

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $91,458/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Director, General Accounting and Financial Reporting directs and manages the operations and the staff of the Accounting Office. This includes overseeing the preparation and accurate reporting of the University's operating results, financial position, and property on a monthly, annual (AFR), and ad hoc basis while ensuring compliance with GAAP, federal, state, UHS, and UHD rules and regulations.

DUTIES 

• Oversees and manages the general accounting functions, including a chart of accounts maintenance, property accounting, state and local accounting, general ledger, bank account and accounts receivable reconciliation, including set-up and reconciling student accounting to finance system
• Directs the preparation of various state and federal reports on a quarterly and annual basis, such as (IPEDS, IFRS, Sources and Uses, Annual Property Inventory, etc.)
• Oversees the preparation of the University's Annual Financial Report (AFR), including financial ratios, fluctuation analysis, fund equity analysis
• Oversees Property Management, including the whole lifecycle from acquisition to disposal, and is responsible for coordinating with Information Technology (IT) and all departments to complete inventory and produce accurate financial information regarding inventory, including utilizing various systems
• Directs both internal and external audits in the review of the financial records, including audits regarding accreditation, the implementation of recommendations related to areas of responsibility resulting from audit findings
• Oversees the following: financial system access and security for the university on various financial and reporting systems, including USAS, PeopleSoft Finance, Property Management Systems, state and federal reporting systems; Changes regarding policies and procedures; training to UHD staff on financial systems and property management

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• Supervises full-time employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Makes final decisions on evaluating employee performance, coaching and counseling, and granting time off
• Provides recommendations on training, handling employee grievances and complaints, promotions, hiring new employees, discharging employees, disciplinary actions, and scheduling work hours of employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc
• The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive and relevant experience

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation must be current
• Experience in Higher Education
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience with State of Texas Accounting Systems (USAS)

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.