Description

The position serves as the chief accounting officer and chief operating officer for the UT System Accounting Resource Center (ARC). A shared service center providing accounting, reporting and treasury services to participating member institutions of The University of Texas System. 
 
The Assistant Vice Chancellor is responsible for leadership, coordination and execution of the financial accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and PeopleSoft Chartfield (chart of accounts) management functions on behalf of the members. The position also plays a key leadership role in improving and expanding accounting and business services to UT System member institutions.

Requirements

Essential Functions

Leads the UT System Accounting Resource Center with responsibility for hiring, performance management, service delivery and improvement, operating budget management, and service negotiations with campus leaders.

Implements best-in-class financial accounting and reporting practices on behalf of the ARC members that improve the internal control environment; ensure accounting procedures conform to applicable accounting principles and guidelines; leads the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of financial activities; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; and implements procedural improvements.

Leads treasury management function on behalf of the ARC members, including cash management and banking services. In addition, the position is responsible for collaborating with campus leaders to establish policies and procedures related to student collections, cash management, and credit card processing.
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards (FASB), State of Texas accounting Standards.
Knowledge of State of Texas accounting practices, GASB statement interpretation and implementation, and establishing policies and procedures for departmental and university-wide use. 
Statistical/analytical skills, excellent communication and leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, attention to detail, and works cooperatively with others.  
Knowledge of policies and information systems within The University of Texas System.
Knowledge of State Auditor’s Office, the State Comptroller’s Office, and federal and state oversight agencies.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
Eight years of supervisory or management level accounting experience.
Experience designing, producing, and analyzing reports.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
Experience in Texas Higher Education and/or State of Texas Accounting and Budgeting operations. 
Experience leading or working in a multi-campus shared service center environment.
Experience in the UT System.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP)
Advanced PeopleSoft and reporting experience.
 

Working Conditions

100% Remote Work Available for Texas Residents
May work around standard office conditions
Uses standard office equipment
Requires occasional evening or weekend hours
10% Travel