Finance Director

State Preservation Board; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K/defined benefit pension

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Free parking

Museum membership

Job summary

The State Preservation Board in Austin, TX seeks a Finance Director who reports to the Chief Financial Officer and leads the Finance Division's budget and financial management. You will direct operating and capital budgets and align resources with agency priorities.

You will plan, assign, and supervise staff, work with SPB divisions, and ensure timely financial processes. Weekend/evening shifts may be required on short notice to meet agency needs.

Qualifications

• Weekend, evenings and holidays work may be required to meet agency business needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads the budget and financial management functions of the Finance Division.
• Directs development and administration of operating and capital budgets.
• Ensures financial resources align with agency priorities and statutory requirements.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises staff; works with divisions to expedite finance processes.

Job description

Primary Location:

201 E 14th Street, Austin TX 78701

Full-time Position

M-F 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week.

• May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays to meet agency business needs.

Job Class (Code)

Manager VII (1606)

Salary Group

B-28

Hiring Range

$10,000 - $12,000 monthly

Job Posting Dates

August 20, 2026 - until filled

Organization Overview

The State Preservation Board (SPB) was established for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and restoring the State Capitol and the 1857 General Land Office, which houses the Capitol Visitors Center. Since that time, Agency operations have expanded to include care of the Governor's Mansion, operating the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas State Cemetery, Capitol Mall and three Capitol Complex legislative office buildings. We provide educational programs centered on Texas history, government and culture. These services benefit the citizens of Texas and its visitors. For more information about the State Preservation Board visit tspb.texas.gov

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and other insurances
• a defined benefit pension and 401K retirement plans
• parental leave
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts options
• free parking and free Museum Membership

For more information about State of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.

Summary

The Finance Director reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as the senior leader responsible for the budget and financial management functions of the Finance Division. The position provides strategic financial leadership, directs the development and administration of the agency's operating and capital budgets, and ensures financial resources are effectively aligned with agency priorities, statutory requirements, and strategic objectives. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works collaboratively with all SPB divisions and divisional staff to expedite finance processes and support agency personnel with the agency's financial objectives. Performs all other duties as assigned. *Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays, including on short notice*.

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