The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
FINANCIAL MANAGER
🇺🇸 McAllen, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Project Management
🗓️ November 17th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Financial Manager. This role manages daily operations of an assigned finance or accounting unit, supervises staff, and implements strategic programs to enhance departmental business processes aligned with the university's mission and goals.
Highlights
- Manages daily operations of an accounting or finance unit including complex financial assignments following relevant regulations and policies.
- Develops, reviews, and improves unit activities and procedures to maximize operational efficiency.
- Coordinates accounting work procedures to ensure efficient department operations.
- Creates, reviews, and approves various accounting records, reports, and applications.
- Provides financial support and services to university departments and various internal and external users.
- Assists in long-range financial planning and prepares financial statements, reports, and estimates.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and university policies.
- Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles grievances and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and four years of financial or accounting experience including supervisory duties.
- Employment is full-time with salary commensurate with experience, involving standard office equipment use and occasional travel or weekend work.
FINANCIAL MANAGER Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
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: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
FINANCIAL MANAGER
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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 *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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8658
Working Title | FINANCIAL MANAGER
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | McAllen, Texas
Department | Grants Accounting
FTE |
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To manage the daily operations and functions of an assigned finance or accounting unit. Responsible for supervising staff assigned to the area and implementing strategic programs to ensure the improvement of the department’s business processes in accordance with the University’s mission and goals.
Description of Duties
• Manages the daily operations of assigned accounting or finance unit and associated complex accounting or financial assignments in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates unit activities and support systems and implements changes to improve and maintain the effectiveness of unit operations.
• Coordinates accounting work procedures and operations in the department to achieve efficiency.
• Creates, reviews and approves various accounting records, reports, and applications.
• Provides accounting and financial support and services to various university departments, and internal and external users.
• Assists in implementing short and long range strategies and financial plans in support of departmental goals.
• Prepares statements, reports, projects, estimates, and/or projects as requested.
• Coordinates with administrators and other departments the timely processing of all applicable transaction.
• Develops procedures for collecting and reporting financial, accounting, and statistical data.
• Interprets and ensures assigned unit is in compliance with federal, state, and local policies including internal UTRGV policies and procedures.
• Participates in assigned committees or meetings and attends professional development seminars..
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the assigned staff.
• Resolves issues/problems that arise with the campus community and/or vendors.
• Identifies future needs and establishes requirements for the department.
• Handles complaints/grievances and disciplinary actions for employees when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of all assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Four (4) years of financial or accounting related experience, including supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience | N/A
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of miscellaneous office equipment.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 11/14/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | FINANCIAL MANAGER
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | McAllen, Texas
Department | Grants Accounting
FTE |
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To manage the daily operations and functions of an assigned finance or accounting unit. Responsible for supervising staff assigned to the area and implementing strategic programs to ensure the improvement of the department’s business processes in accordance with the University’s mission and goals.
Description of Duties
• Manages the daily operations of assigned accounting or finance unit and associated complex accounting or financial assignments in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates unit activities and support systems and implements changes to improve and maintain the effectiveness of unit operations.
• Coordinates accounting work procedures and operations in the department to achieve efficiency.
• Creates, reviews and approves various accounting records, reports, and applications.
• Provides accounting and financial support and services to various university departments, and internal and external users.
• Assists in implementing short and long range strategies and financial plans in support of departmental goals.
• Prepares statements, reports, projects, estimates, and/or projects as requested.
• Coordinates with administrators and other departments the timely processing of all applicable transaction.
• Develops procedures for collecting and reporting financial, accounting, and statistical data.
• Interprets and ensures assigned unit is in compliance with federal, state, and local policies including internal UTRGV policies and procedures.
• Participates in assigned committees or meetings and attends professional development seminars..
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the assigned staff.
• Resolves issues/problems that arise with the campus community and/or vendors.
• Identifies future needs and establishes requirements for the department.
• Handles complaints/grievances and disciplinary actions for employees when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of all assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Four (4) years of financial or accounting related experience, including supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience | N/A
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of miscellaneous office equipment.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 11/14/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
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 *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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
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 HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49364
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 *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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
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 HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49364
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * 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
- * 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
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * 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:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 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
- Additional Document
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