Senior Division Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Person Interested Department

Division: Financial Reporting

Reporting Location: 901 Bagby St., 5 th Floor*

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the leadership of the Director of Financial Reporting in the Controller’s Office, the Senior Division Manager is responsible for overseeing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) process—an enterprise-wide effort that requires close coordination with multiple departments, external auditors, and financial reporting platforms. This role demands a deep understanding of evolving GASB standards to ensure full compliance in external reporting. The Senior Division Manager plays a key role in managing the City’s financial close and reporting cycles, leveraging strong technical expertise. Additionally, the incumbent serves as the City’s subject matter expert on the reporting tools and platforms used to prepare the ACFR, PAFR, and other key financial deliverables. The position also includes providing training and mentorship to accounting staff, promoting adherence to technical standards and driving process improvements.

The Senior Division Manger duties will include but are not limited to:

• Direct full lifecycle of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Interpret and apply GASB standards to financial reporting.
• Coordinate with departments and auditors to collect and validate financial data.
• Oversee the financial reporting platform for data integration, version control, and formatting.
• Lead the year-end financial close for the City.
• Ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and supports internal reporting and fund balance analysis during the year-end process.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reconciliations across departments.
• Identify process improvements and implement automation where applicable.
• Manage monthly financial reporting for the City’s enterprise funds.
• Ensure compliance with GASB standards for proprietary fund accounting.
• Prepare schedules and disclosures related to business-type activities in the ACFR.
• Supervise and mentor professional accounting staff.
• Serve as technical advisor and trainer on accounting standards and reporting platforms.
• Act as key liaison with external auditors on complex reporting issues.
• Identify process improvements to enhance financial reporting quality and efficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREME NTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field related to activities of the division.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Eight years of progressive professional experience related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of non-supervisory experience.

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

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates that have strong accounting and analytical skills, with demonstrated expertise in applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles. Proficiency in cloud-based financial reporting solutions, particularly experience with Workiva, is highly desirable. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred. The candidate should also demonstrate proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving process improvements in a complex financial reporting environment.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and fund accounting principles
• Experience with financial reporting solutions (e.g., cloud-based platforms)
• Experience with GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting submissions
• Team leadership and staff development
• Financial close process management
• Coordination with external auditors
• Cross-departmental collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

**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
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
No.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 30

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.

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 832-393-8085.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393.8085) or (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 individual's 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
• 11 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

Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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