Director of Financial Accounting

Why Join Us?

• 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:
  Including a zero-premium medical plan for employees, with affordable coverage options for spouses and dependents.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave:
  Up to 12 weeks.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Subsidized Transit/Commute Assistance
• Professional Development:
  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 Auditor's Office in presentations to internal and external parties.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 accounting credit hours.
• Current CPA licensure required.

• 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).

• Extensive practical experience with GAAP, GASB, governmental accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience researching and interpreting GASB pronouncements and developing internal controls.

• 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.