Director of Financial Accounting

Director of Financial Accounting

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

16883

Department

Auditors Office

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

About the Auditors Office

Harris County, the third most populous county in the nation, provides an array of essential services to its community, including public health initiatives, disaster recovery efforts, toll road management, flood mitigation, and justice administration. The Harris County Auditors Office plays a vital role in supporting these services by overseeing the financial operations of over 90 departments. Under the leadership of the County Auditor, the office includes the Accounting and Internal Audit divisions, ensuring integrity and efficiency in the countys fiscal management.

The work we do is impactful, serving the residents of Harris County by ensuring county resources are managed with integrity, accountability, and transparency. We are a team of dedicated professionals who value objectivity, innovation, and collaboration. If you are an experienced financial accounting leader with deep governmental accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting, we invite you to consider joining us as the Director of Financial Accounting.

About the Role

The Harris County Auditors 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 Countys financial reporting. This position oversees the Countys 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

Leadership & Management

• 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.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Direct the preparation of the Countys ACFR, PAFR, and related statutory reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, legislative, and other financial reporting mandates.
• Serve as the Auditors 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.

Audit, Systems & Technical Oversight

• 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

PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP, or Oracle required.

Cross Department Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison to County departments, senior officials, and external stakeholders.
• Provide consultation and solutions to County departments regarding accounting issues.
• Represent the Auditors Office in presentations to internal and external parties.

Why Join Us?

• High impact leadership role in the nations 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

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education and Credentials

• Bachelors degree with at least 24 accounting credit hours.
• Current CPA licensure required.

Experience

• 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 (PeopleSoft preferred but not required).

Technical Skills

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

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• 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.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A seasoned governmental accounting professional with broad and deep expertise.
• Skilled at seeing both the "big picture" and the operational details.
• Confident, diplomatic, and able to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
• Comfortable managing complex personalities and navigating sensitive audit-related matters.
• Forward thinking, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Public accounting experience preparing CAFRs or overseeing large governmental audits is highly valuable.

General Information

Work Environment & Schedule

• Location: Harris County Auditors Office, 1010 Lamar St., 7th Floor
• Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply via: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/auditorharriscountytx/jobs

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx