FINANCIAL MANAGER

Office Location The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive Human Resources MASS Building 2 nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539 Edinburg: View phone number on click.appcast.io Brownsville: View phone number on click.appcast.io Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Faculty Recruitment: College of Engineering & Computer Science: View email address on click.appcast.io Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Information Posting Number Posting Number SRGV9127 Working Title Working Title FINANCIAL MANAGER Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Department Department Office of Research FTE FTE 1.0 FLSA FLSA Exempt Scope of Job To manage the daily operations and functions of an assigned finance or accounting unit. Responsible for supervising staff assigned to the area and implementing strategic programs to ensure the improvement of the department's business processes in accordance with the University's mission and goals. Description of Duties Manages the daily operations of assigned accounting or finance unit and associated complex accounting or financial assignments in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Develops, reviews and evaluates unit activities and support systems and implements changes to improve and maintain the effectiveness of unit operations. Coordinates accounting work procedures and operations in the department to achieve efficiency. Creates, reviews and approves various accounting records, reports, and applications. Provides accounting and financial support and services to various university departments, and internal and external users. Assists in implementing short and long range strategies and financial plans in support of departmental goals. Prepares statements, reports, projects, estimates, and/or projects as requested. Coordinates with administrators and other departments the timely processing of all applicable transaction. Develops procedures for collecting and reporting financial, accounting, and statistical data. Interprets and ensures assigned unit is in compliance with federal, state, and local policies including internal UTRGV policies and procedures. Participates in assigned committees or meetings and attends professional development seminars. Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the assigned staff. Resolves issues/problems that arise with the campus community and/or vendors. Identifies future needs and establishes requirements for the department. Handles complaints/grievances and disciplinary actions for employees when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General direction from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of all assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited university. Preferred Education N/A Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience Four (4) years of financial or accounting related experience, including supervisory experience. Preferred Experience N/A Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Other Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of miscellaneous office equipment. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date Position Available Date 09/01/2026 Grant Funded Position Grant Funded Position No EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr