Sr Director Finance/Controller

Agency

Department

Leadership 

• Provide supervision and leadership for campus contracts, procurement, payments, accounting and financial reporting and related support activities. 

• Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports. Hire, manage, develop and train staff. 

• Support and develop a positive department culture that embraces quality, process efficiency, innovation, and trust.  

• Support A&M Victoria’s mission, vision, commitments, core values, and strategic priorities. Align team goals and duties to meet these priorities. 

• Support VP of Administration & Finance in strategic decision making. 

Cash Management/Banking 

• Daily monitoring of cash accounts. 

• Liaison with the Texas A&M System banking team. 

• Ensure cash accounts are reconciled routinely. 

Annual Financial Report (AFR)/Year End 

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, journal entries and supporting documentation for year end, Texas A&M System and state reporting. 

• Review of university’s financial statements including the Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenues, Expenditure and Changes in Net Position, and Statement of Cash Flows. 

• Liaison with Texas A&M System to ensure completion of campus tasks and reporting requirements. 

• Administer escheatment. 

External Reporting 

• Prepare required reports for government and oversight bodies. 

• Complete tax-related filings such as UBIT and 1099s. 

• Support compliance reporting for grants, endowments, and donor-restricted funds. 

Support for Budgeting and Planning 

• Provide financial data and analysis to assist in annual budget preparation. 

• Monitor and report on year-over-year fluctuations. 

• Help departments understand financial performance and spending trends. 

• Coordinate with the Budget Office to align financial reports with budget projections. 

• Serve as primary contact with the Budget Office related to updates and changes to the chart of accounts. 

Debt Issuance Recording 

• Record all new debt issuances, including bonds, loans, and notes payable. 

• Ensure proper accounting entries for proceeds, issuance costs, and fees. 

• Maintain schedules of principal, interest, and maturity dates. 

• Collaborate with treasury and finance teams during the issuance process. 

• Serve as a main point of contact with University of Houston and Texas A&M Systems for debt administration and accounting. 

Interest and Amortization Management 

• Calculate and record interest expenses on all outstanding debt. 

• Maintain amortization schedules for principal repayments and debt issuance costs. 

• Apply appropriate accounting standards (GASB) for debt and interest recognition. 

• Accrue interest periodically for month-end and year-end reporting. 

Debt Repayment and Monitoring 

• Process scheduled debt payments (principal and interest). 

• Track early repayments, prepayments, or refinancing activities. 

• Monitor covenant compliance, ensuring debt service ratios and other obligations are met. 

• Maintain records of payment history and balances for audit and management purposes. 

Debt Financial Reporting and Disclosures 

• Prepare debt-related disclosures for notes to the Annual Financial Report (AFR).  

• Ensure accuracy of debt balances, interest expenses, and amortization in financial reports. 

• Assist in preparing reports for management, boards, and regulators. 

• Support external audits by providing debt schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliations. 

Debt Compliance and Regulatory Monitoring 

• Ensure compliance with bond covenants, grant restrictions, and lender requirements. 

• Track and report compliance with federal, state, or local regulations regarding debt issuance. 

• Monitor any restrictions on debt usage (restricted vs. unrestricted funds). 

• Maintain documentation for legal, accounting, and audit purposes. 

Budget Administration 

• Monthly account verification for Institutional Finance, Campus Finance, Institutional Endowments, Institutional Post Employment.  

• Approval of related expenditures and transactions. 

• Manage department contracts. 

Policy and Procedure Maintenance 

• Develop and update accounting procedures and guidelines. 

• Train staff and departments in proper accounting practices and financial policies. 

• Ensure consistent application of accounting procedures across all university units. 

• Manage exception processes and approvals. 

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, master’s preferred, and (7) years related experience; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and experience in a similar role in higher education institution, preferred. or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or relevant industry certifications sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job,

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.