Senior Director

Senior Director

Harris County Department of Education BUSINESS SERVICES - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Oversee the financial management operations, including accounting of grant programs, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, investments and grant reporting..

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Masters of Business Administration preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced technical knowledge of governmental accounting
• General knowledge of computer systems and software to support accounting and financial analysis
• Expertise with grant management and accounting, investments and cash flow management
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet established deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately (verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to guide and grow future leaders

Experience:

• 10 years accounting experience
• Progressive growth in career trajectory

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality particularly in financial management related activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to all users regarding all business functions (accounting).
• Maintain complete and systematic records of accounting and documents and records.
• Be responsible for the preparation of reports required for financial reimbursements from grantor agencies after closing the month and before the 15th day of the month.
• Assist with the budgeting process as directed by the Chief Financial Officer
• Supervise the accounts payable process, the accounts receivable process, the payroll process, and the fixed asset process.
• Provide administration and budget managers with financial information as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal grant mandates and requirements including local match requirements.
• Assist in developing training classes and materials for all accounting processes.
• Assist and review the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Prepare and submit the PAFR application and final PAFR to Chief Financial Officer for timely submission to GFOA
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountants for the efficient operation of the Business Office and effective use of staff.

Divisional Management

• Work cooperatively with principals, division managers and staff to define financial needs and conduct consultations annually.
• Establish and maintain a climate that demonstrates respect and dignity for all.

School Organizational Climate

• Implement business practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decisions.
• Facilitate two-way communication with staff, department employees, media, community, and the Board.

School Organizational Improvement

• Ensure that Business Office operations contribute to the attainment of department goals and objectives.

Accounting Department Operations

• Review and approve all journal entries into the financial records.
• Ensure that financial transactions are recorded in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers.
• Lead the coordination of the annual audit and any other financial, operational or grant audit.
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the end of the year and annual management report and submit to GFOA and ASBO for review.
• Ensure the Department’s cash is adequately secured and collateralized; act as liaison with the depository bank.
• Review and approve all monthly investment and cash account reconciliations.
• Review and approve the monthly financial reports for the Board.
• Responsible for the Education Foundation of Harris County accounting and audit process.
• Ensure that all debt service payments are processed timely
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $111,403 to $133,416 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone:
• Email:

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