Director of Finance

JOB SUMMARY: The Director, Fiscal Reports & Accounting Operations is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the organization's accounting and financial reporting operations. Reporting to the Controller, this position provides leadership across general operations, fiscal reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial systems administration. The Director serves as a key operational and technical leader within Finance, ensuring timely and accurate financial close and reporting while strengthening processes, controls, systems, and organizational capabilities. The position partners closely with Finance leadership, operational and administrative leaders, internal and external auditors, and other institutional stakeholders to support sound financial management and informed decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, operational discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through change and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Education and Experience Required Education Bachelor's Degree in related field. Experience 7-10 years progressively responsible, related experience within higher education finance, to include at least 4 years in supervisory capacity.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (CPA) Certified Public Accountant Experience Big 4 / Public Accounting GASB Financial Reporting Standards Finance experience at institution with at least $500 million in annual expenditure Software Fluency Strongly Preferred: PeopleSoft, OneStream, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and AI Process Automation Tools Nice-to-have: Microsoft Access, Audit Command Language (ACL), Workiva, Jagaer, and Adaptive PlanningACCOUNTING & FISCAL REPORTINGProvide leadership and oversight for internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial records, including journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and other key accounting activities. Use technology and data to improve the timeliness, transparency, and quality of financial information. Establish and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring segregation of duties. Provide cross-functional oversight for complex joint ventures, partnerships, and other affiliated entities, including evaluation of accounting and reporting considerations, consolidation and equity-method accounting, intercompany activity, and financial statement presentation. Ensure accounting activities are performed timely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and institutional policies. Manage and control automated voucher postings from various accounting sub-systems. Identify and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters and ensure appropriate documentation and accounting conclusions. Monitor key balance sheet accounts and ensure appropriate reconciliation, analysis, and resolution of reconciling items. Develop and maintain effective close procedures, calendars, and reporting processes. TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCEServe as a key point of contact for our independent auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit requests and findings. As the senior technical accounting resource, monitor developments in accounting standards, assess their potential impact on the organization, and promote accounting team education. Interpret and apply applicable GASB standards and other relevant accounting guidance to meet the requirements of various agencies, e.g., State Comptroller, UT System, Accrediting Boards. Support implementation of new accounting standards and related policies, processes, and controls. Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and organizational initiatives. Maintain and identify opportunities to improve controls, mitigate risk, and increase operational efficiency. Partner with Finance leadership and other stakeholders on the accounting implications of new programs, transactions, contracts, and organizational changes.

BENEFITS: UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

SALARY INFORMATION: Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience. PRIMARY LOCATIONTexas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines BlvdWORK LOCATIONS5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390JOBProfessional & ExecutiveORGANIZATION504000 - Accounting and Fiscal ServicesSCHEDULEFull-timeSHIFTDay JobEMPLOYEE STATUSRegularJOB TYPEStandard