Director of Finance

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan – available day one (

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off – available day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology seeks a Director of Finance to oversee the integrity and timeliness of accounting and financial reporting. You will lead cross‑functional teams, ensure accurate close cycles, and strengthen controls while partnering with auditors and leadership across the institution.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, strategic leadership, and experience with complex financial reporting, including governance and compliance under州 GASB/GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 7–10 years progressively responsible, related experience in higher education finance, including at least 4 years in supervisory capacity.
• Master’s degree preferred; CPA certification and Big 4/Public Accounting experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes.
• Ensure GL integrity including journal entries, reconciliations, consolidations, and related activities.
• Develop and maintain close calendars and reporting processes; improve controls and efficiency.

Skills

Strong technical accounting

Leadership

Operational discipline

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

PeopleSoft

OneStream

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Audit Command Language (ACL)

Workiva

Jagaer

Adaptive Planning

Microsoft Access

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Location: Dallas, TX

Location Type: Hybrid

Job Number: 977492

Category: Professional & Executive

Posted Today

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Director of Finance

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Fiscal Reports & Accounting Operations is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the organization’s accounting and financial reporting operations. Reporting to the Controller, this position provides leadership across general operations, fiscal reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial systems administration.

The Director serves as a key operational and technical leader within Finance, ensuring timely and accurate financial close and reporting while strengthening processes, controls, systems, and organizational capabilities. The position partners closely with Finance leadership, operational and administrative leaders, internal and external auditors, and other institutional stakeholders to support sound financial management and informed decision‑making.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, operational discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through change and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Experience 7-10 years progressively responsible, related experience within higher education finance, to include at least 4 years in supervisory capacity.

Preferred

• Education Master’s Degree
• Licenses and Certifications (CPA) Certified Public Accountant
• Experience Big 4 / Public Accounting

GASB Financial Reporting Standards

Finance experience at institution with at least $500 million in annual expenditure

Nice‑to‑have

• Microsoft Access, Audit Command Language (ACL), Workiva, Jagaer, and Adaptive Planning

Software Fluency Strongly Preferred: PeopleSoft, OneStream, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and AI Process Automation Tools

ACCOUNTING & FISCAL REPORTING

• Provide leadership and oversight for internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial records, including journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and other key accounting activities.
• Use technology and data to improve the timeliness, transparency, and quality of financial information.
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring segregation of duties.
• Provide cross‑functional oversight for complex joint ventures, partnerships, and other affiliated entities, including evaluation of accounting and reporting considerations, consolidation and equity‑method accounting, intercompany activity, and financial statement presentation.
• Ensure accounting activities are performed timely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and institutional policies.
• Manage and control automated voucher postings from various accounting sub‑systems.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters and ensure appropriate documentation and accounting conclusions.
• Monitor key balance sheet accounts and ensure appropriate reconciliation, analysis, and resolution of reconciling items.
• Develop and maintain effective close procedures, calendars, and reporting processes.

TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCE

• Serve as a key point of contact for our independent auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit requests and findings.
• As the senior technical accounting resource, monitor developments in accounting standards, assess their potential impact on the organization, and promote accounting team education.
• Interpret and apply applicable GASB standards and other relevant accounting guidance to meet the requirements of various agencies, e.g., State Comptroller, UT System, Accrediting Boards.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and related policies, processes, and controls.
• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain and identify opportunities to improve controls, mitigate risk, and increase operational efficiency.
• Partner with Finance leadership and other stakeholders on the accounting implications of new programs, transactions, contracts, and organizational changes.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Salary Information

Salary Is Commensurate With Education, Skills, And Relevant Experience.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Working at UTSW

Bring Your “A” Game.

Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world‑class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.