DIVISION MANAGER

DIVISION MANAGER

Salary

$119,999.88 - $130,000.00 Annually

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39286

Department

Finance

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: FRO Division Only

Department: Finance

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Section: Accounting and Financial Reporting

Reporting Location: 611 Walker, 10th Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSubject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Report to Senior Division Manager and manages and supervises the accounts payable staff day-to-day. Prepares and reviews financial statements, schedules, and other documents necessary to communicate accounting information to management. Reviews daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports and invoices for accuracy and completeness; reconciles reports against City financial records; makes changes and/or adjustments to reports if necessary; notifies supervisor of changes as required. Provides leadership, guidance, training, andadvice to the Accounts Payable group. Assists Senior Division Manager and management in developing/updating policies and procedures; assists management in decision-making practices. The position is also responsible for providing policy guidance and oversight of the accounts payable activities as mandated by Administrative Procedure 4-11.

• Manage Accounts Payable functions within the Finance department.
• Monitor and direct daily operations to ensure compliance of policies and procedures, goals and objectives are met, and services are being provided efficiently and effectively; takes corrective action as necessary; personally, handles the most difficult, sensitive, or controversial projects for the division.
• Ensure maintenance of spreadsheets (logs) on all vendors to avoid disruption of service and late payments and maximize early payment discounts; ensure supporting documents are scanned and/or filed.
• Provide support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payables.
• Review and ensure appropriate approvals for invoices before processing and posting documents for payments.
• Review and approve system override of payment terms, addresses and separate checks.
• Review Days Outstanding Report and Aged Unpaid Report and any other applicable reports.
• Provide training, motivation, and evaluation to the Accounts Payable team, work with employees to develop short and long-term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets, and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Create HEAR plans and coaching within the division with a focus on positive corrective actions and mentorship.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.

A Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of Accounts Payable with use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities. Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of management. Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and similar reporting tools.

Ability to work in team environment. High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies. Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data. Ability to work independently under strict time deadlines. Ability to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 29

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6020.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6020 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which scenario best describes your completed education AND verifiable years of experience?

• High School diploma/GED and 10 years of professional experience in finance, economics, budge analysis or a closely related field.
• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration AND at least nine (9) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration AND at least seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration AND at five (5) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.

03

How would you rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
• Advanced - Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
• I have no experience

04

Which of the following best describes your professional experience in Accounts Payable?

• Less than seven (7) years of experience
• Seven (7) years of experience
• 7 years or more of experience.
• I have no experience

05

Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience in Accounts Payable?

• Three (3) years
• Four (4) years
• 4 years or more

06

What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

• SAP Basic functionality: Display reporting or timekeeping use of SAP.
• SAP FICO Financial Training: Accounting concepts, applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises.
• SAP Fixed Assets Module: Manage and monitor fixes assets within the sub-ledger to the general ledger in Financial Accounting.
• No experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems.

07

If you indicated you have SAP experience to the above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note stating See Resume may delay your application process.)

08

Do you have Governmental Accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to question #8. Please describe your experience with Governmental Accounting.

10

Describe your experience in reconciling and analyzing general invoices for payment. (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

11

Are you a current FRO employee in Finance Department with the City of Houston?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/