Director – Financial Accounting Department

About the Auditor's Office

Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation, provides an array of essential services to its community, including public health initiatives, disaster recovery efforts, toll road management, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditor's Office plays an vital role in supporting these services by overseeing the financial operations of over 90 departments
. Under the leadership of the County Auditor, 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
.

• High‑impact leadership role in the nation's third‑largest county.
• Opportunity to modernize financial operations amid a major ERP transition.
• Supportive leadership and a highly seasoned team of managers and professionals.
• Mission‑driven environment that values integrity, transparency, and public service.
• Competitive Pay
  :
  Up to $195,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Including a zero‑premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan
  .
• Paid Parental Leave
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  Up to 12 weeks.
• Generous Paid Time Off
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  Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Subsidized Transit/Commute Assistance
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• Professional Development
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  Opportunities for growth and skill‑building.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
  .
• Corporate Discounts and Memberships
  .

The Harris County Auditor's Office is seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking Director of Financial Accounting to lead a critical division responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the County's financial reporting. 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…