THECB - Manager III; Financial Reporting

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is seeking a talented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to support the accounting and reporting functions at the agency. The position will focus on preparing financial statements, performing general ledger accounting work, overseeing the agency's bond portfolio, and producing financial reports. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a results-driven focus, who can demonstrate how their skills and competencies can add value to a department that operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Performs complex supervisory and managerial work guiding the daily operations and activities of the Financial Reporting department, Financial Services Division. Work includes developing, preparing, and overseeing the preparation of annual financial statements for the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Work also involves overseeing and actively participating in functions related to building financial statements, analyzing complex financial data, administering the agency’s bond portfolio, supervising the federal draw down process, and performing advanced general ledger accounting work.

Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position reports to the Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting.

• Oversees and coordinates the financial reporting and general ledger accounting activities of the agency to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, consistent, and in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts accounting and reporting requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Prepares and reviews advanced general ledger accounting entries in both internal and external accounting systems, including accruals.
• Oversees and prepares the annual financial report and monthly financial management reports.
• Oversees the management of the agency’s bond portfolio, including cash flow analysis, loan projections, and debt-related reporting.
• Oversees the maintenance of the agency’s general ledger, including data integrity reports and account reconciliations between internal and external accounting systems.
• Oversees the accounting of the Agency’s federal programs, including cash draw downs, reconciliations, cash and budget monitoring, and indirect cost proposals.
• Manages the monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Prepares and reviews complex financial work papers involving the use of advanced Microsoft Excel functions and pivot tables.
• Assists in maintaining internal controls over the integrity of the agency’s financial records, including the planning of accounting procedures to control the flow of financial information from initial entry to final reports.
• Provides direction and leadership to the financial reporting team to achieve the division’s goals.
• Serves as subject matter expert for Financial Reporting audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge and proper application of GAAP.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Skills in critical thinking and analytical writing.
• Skills in the use of Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Ability to supervise work of accounting and finance personnel.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the agency’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, and organize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain open and effective working relationships with management and co-workers.

This position requires on‑site work. The employee must be physically present in the office five (5) days per week.

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