Job Information
Texas Tech University Senior Director, Accounting in Lubbock, Texas
38648BR
Extended Job Title:
Senior Director, Accounting
Position Description:
Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of a research center/institute or medium sized department. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.
Requisition ID:
38648BR
Optional Attachments:
Professional/Personal Reference
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Lead and Manage : Provide direct oversight and management of the TTU System's investment, endowment, and debt accounting functions, including mentoring and leading a dedicated professional staff member.
Financial Reporting : Prepare comprehensive financial reports for Texas Tech University System Administration (TTUSA), ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Investment Fund Accounting Management : Manage and oversee the unitization of the TTU System Long Term Investment Fund (LTIF), including maintaining accurate general ledger entries and managing unitization software.
Audit Coordination : Collaborate in the coordination of audits for Texas Tech Foundation Inc. (TTFI), Angelo State University (ASU), and Carr Foundation, ensuring timely and accurate audit processes.
Regulatory Support : Assist in the preparation, implementation, and modification of TTUSA System regulations, contributing to the ongoing improvement of our financial systems.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible.
Department:
TTUS Accounting and Reporting
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
First line Managers
Occasional Duties:
- Serve on leadership team of the TTUS Controller and provide direct assistance to management on special projects and other tasks as needed.
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred; Six years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education beyond Bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
About the Department and/or College:
As part of the TTU System CFO office, your work will directly contribute to the financial stability and growth of the Texas Tech University System. If you're a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial reporting and investment accounting, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.