Director of Financial Accounting

Director Of Financial Accounting

The Harris County Auditor's Office plays a vital role in supporting the services provided by Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation. The office includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions, ensuring integrity and efficiency in the county's fiscal management. The work we do is impactful, serving the residents of Harris County by ensuring county resources are managed with integrity, accountability, and transparency.

We are a team of dedicated professionals who value objectivity, innovation, and collaboration. If you are an experienced financial accounting leader with deep governmental accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting, we invite you to consider joining us as the Director of Financial Accounting.

This position oversees the County's monthly and annual financial reporting, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)-and provides leadership over a team of approximately 22 financial professionals, including managers, senior accountants, and CPAs. This role requires a leader with deep governmental accounting expertise, strong managerial experience, exceptional judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, high-visibility environment.

Lead, coach, and develop a diverse financial accounting team of approximately 22 staff, including managers and CPAs.

Oversee preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly financial reporting for Harris County and related entities (Flood Control, Toll Road, Community Supervision, Juvenile Board).

Maintain a cohesive, collaborative, and high performing team culture.

Direct the preparation of the County's ACFR, PAFR, and related statutory reports.

Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, legislative, and other financial reporting mandates.

Serve as the Auditor's Office subject matter expert on GAAP, governmental accounting, and financial reporting.

Provide critical oversight for capital assets, general ledger, financial reporting structures, chart of accounts, and financial subsystem interfaces.

Ensure proper approval, preparation, and accuracy of audit schedules; collaborate with external auditors.

Lead implementation of new GASB pronouncements.

Provide direction and oversight for ERP related processes; experience with People Soft, Workday, SAP, or Oracle required.

Serve as a liaison to County departments, senior officials, and external stakeholders.

Provide consultation and solutions to County departments regarding accounting issues.

Represent the Auditor's Office in presentations to internal and external parties.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor's degree with at least 24 accounting credit hours.

Current CPA licensure required.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in a large municipality, county, or state agency comparable in size and complexity to Harris County.

Minimum 5 years managing other managers.

At least 10 years of progressive experience preparing governmental financial reports and delivering solutions focused consultation.

Minimum 5 years of experience with a major ERP system (People Soft preferred but not required).

Technical Skills

Extensive practical experience with GAAP, GASB, governmental accounting, and financial reporting.

Experience researching and interpreting GASB pronouncements and developing internal controls.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent relationship building, communication, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to build consensus, lead change, and collaborate across diverse teams.

Dependability, trustworthiness, sound professional judgment, and strong analytical skills.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered. Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Work Environment & Schedule

Location:

Harris County Auditor's Office, 1010 Lamar St., 7th Floor

Schedule:

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply via:

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.