Chief Finance & Administration Officer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing seeks a Senior Director for Finance and Administration to lead all finance, HR and operations for the new School of Computing.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role drives strategic financial planning, internal controls, and operational excellence across departments, partnering with central offices to deliver services and support the school's growth and academic mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible financial and business operations experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience managing professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s finance, HR, and administrative operations and staff.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, and internal controls across the school.
• Coordinate annual budget planning and multi-year financial strategy.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and university standards.
• Represent the school to central offices and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing seeks a Senior Director for Finance and Administration to lead all finance, HR and operations for the new School of Computing.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role drives strategic financial planning, internal controls, and operational excellence across departments, partnering with central offices to deliver services and support the school's growth and academic mission.