Director of Financial and Business Services
Salary
$155,626.00 - $166,000.00 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16598
Department
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Opening Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
Department History Overview:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.
Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.
Director of Financial and Business Services Overview:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Harris County Resources (HCRCA) for Children and Adults, this position performs highly administrative work directing the financial affairs of the agency; work involves planning, organizing and directing the agency's financial programs, directs allocation of funds, and payment of accounts.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Directs the development of financial reports for internal and external users as well as budgets for all program services funded from general, grant, contract, and special funds.
Prepares reports on financial operations and presents the annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval.
Directs fiscal functions, including accounting, budgeting, purchasing, internal auditing, claims processing and approval, cash receipts and disbursements, and the preparation of financial reports and budget requests.
Establishes, installs and directs the maintenance of efficient accounting systems for controlling, recording, and reporting transactions of various operating funds.
Directs the preparation of periodic financial statements, analysis, and reports.
Formulates and assists in formulating and/or revises agency policies regarding the use of operating funds.
Directs and assists in the analysis and interpretation of expenditure patterns, budget projections, and financial position.
Directs operational functions by identifying program needs and supporting the development of processes and the procurement of necessary resources.
Provides fiscal support to the Foundation Board, including oversight of periodic financial statements, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, internal auditing, claims, cash receipts and disbursements, and financial reporting.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of full-time paid work experience in accounting.
Minimum four (4) years of full-time paid supervisory experience in public accounting.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Excell, and PowerPoint.
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of program development.
Ability to interact and appropriately influence at all levels of the organization.
Analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decision-making.
Ability to model empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by staff that serve agency clients while remaining focused on agency mission and goals.
Must be responsible and self-disciplined.
Must be detailed-oriented and Innovative.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Exercise flexibility, tact, and diplomacy.
Strong leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Manage financial resources, strategic planning, and diversity.
Evaluate performance.
Coach and provide mentoring techniques.
Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Work with diverse populations and constituencies.
Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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
Preferred Education:
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time | Regular
Monday -- Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus, Mileage Reimbursement
Work Location:
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
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
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
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
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable full-time paid work experience in accounting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
04
Please provide details about your verifiable full-time paid work experience in accounting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05
Which of the following best describes your verifiable full-time paid supervisory experience in public accounting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
06
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained full-time paid supervisory experience in public accounting. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
07
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
08
This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued drivers license and liability insurance upon the start date. Do you currently have a valid Texas Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx