DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Director of Accounting Operations. This role leads the institution's daily accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GASB standards and regulatory requirements while managing financial reporting, internal controls, and continuous improvements in accounting. The position oversees staff supervision, financial system coordination, and collaboration with various departments to promote sound fiscal stewardship aligned with the university's mission.

Highlights

Leads operational accounting functions ensuring compliance with GASB, GAAP, FASB standards, and institutional policies.

Supervises and develops professional and support staff within the accounting department.

Manages month-end and year-end closing processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Maintains knowledge of emerging accounting standards and implements necessary changes.

Collaborates with internal departments including Budget, Payroll, Grants, and IT to ensure accurate financial transactions and system functionality.

Acts as liaison for internal and external auditors, preparing audit documentation and responses.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Needs at least five years of progressive financial accounting experience including supervisory duties.

Strong knowledge of higher education accounting, UT system policies, and financial standards preferred.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [email protected]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [email protected]

Graduate Assistantships: [email protected]

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]

College of Fine Arts: [email protected]

College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

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Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9243
Working Title	DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	Finance & Fiscal Reporting
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	To provide operational leadership and direction for the institution’s day-to-day accounting operations, strong internal controls, and to ensure compliance with GASB standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. To oversee complex higher education fund accounting structures, supports sound fiscal stewardship aligned with the institution’s mission, and drives continuous improvement in accounting operations.
Description of Duties	Provides operational leadership for the institution’s accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GASB standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. Directs and supervises professional and support staff within assigned accounting functions, including work planning, task assignment, performance evaluations, and staff development and makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and separations in accordance with University policies. Promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth through training and cross-functional collaboration. Ensures University financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP, GASB/FASB standards, NACUBO guidance, state reporting requirements, and institutional policies. Maintains current knowledge of emerging accounting standards and pronouncements and assesses institutional impact and implements changes. Oversees non-student, non-grant accounts receivable operations, including billing, collections, reconciliations, and maintenance of accurate subsidiary and general ledger records. Oversees internal control documentation, testing, segregation of duties reviews, and remediation efforts. Oversees the function of commitment accounting relating to the processing of labor and fringe benefit expenses and encumbrances. Oversees the accuracy and timeliness of the general ledger and trial balance functions Oversees the State of Texas uniform statewide accounting system. Manages month-end and year-end closing activities, including review and approval of accruals, transfers, and other adjusting journal entries. Ensures fiscal year-end closing tasks are tracked, coordinated, and completed timely. Prepares, reviews, and approves assigned sections of the Annual Financial Report and related footnotes. Performs variance analysis and develops explanations for assigned reporting areas. Responsible for estimating year-end operating margin projections through detailed account analysis. Oversees and ensures monthly account reconciliations are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with institutional accounting and reporting guidelines. Develops standardized accounts receivable trainings for campus departments, to promote compliance practice and consistency. Establishes, documents, and maintains written policies and procedures for assigned accounting processes. Works closely with Budget, Payroll, Grants, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Auxiliary units to ensure accurate accounting for complex transactions. Serves as a key liaison for internal and external auditors related to assigned accounting areas, including preparation of schedules, explanations, and audit responses. Collaborates with IT and functional stakeholders to ensure financial systems, sub-modules, and third-party interfaces (e.g., USAS, AR systems, commitment accounting, payroll feeds) function accurately and efficiently. Provides guidance and direction for software upgrades and interfaces to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that impacts the general ledger. Supports system enhancements, testing, and process improvements related to accounting operations and reporting. Provides accounting and financial reporting expertise to leadership in support of sound fiscal management and decision-making. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related business field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education	Master’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications	None.
Required Experience	Five (5) years of progressive financial accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience	Knowledge of UT policies and procedures and higher education.
Equipment	Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.
Other	Exceptional planning, organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to handle multiple critical tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, manage ambiguity and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Highly collaborative team player with the ability to interpret, develop, and enforce policies and procedures. Knowledge of University, UT System, State and Federal standards, policies and procedures to ensure transactions are recorded properly for sound financial reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP, and higher education industry standards.
Physical Capabilities	NA
Employment Category	Full-Time
Minimum Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date	11/13/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/53131

Posting Supplemental Questions

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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
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- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
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Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
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- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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