Senior Director of Finance & Administration — Computing

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing seeks a Senior Director for Finance and Administration to serve as the school's chief business officer. This executive role leads finance, HR, and administrative operations, translating school priorities into operational plans and ensuring effective service delivery across departments.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will supervise staff, manage budgets and internal controls, and represent the school in university-wide forums,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and business operations management.
• At least five years of supervisory experience, including hiring, developing, and managing professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing human resources, faculty affairs, and/or research administration functions within a complex organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Business Affairs Leadership: Advise on financial management, HR, research operations support, and administrative matters; develop and refine operating model; hire, supervise, and develop staff; collaborate with department business officers.
• Financial Management and Oversight: Oversee accounting, reporting, and internal controls; ensure efficient use of resources and implement process improvements.
• Budget Planning and Development: Provide financial planning and annual budget recommendations; coordinate five-year planning with school leadership.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Establish and maintain internal controls; ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• HR, Faculty Affairs, and Research Administration Oversight: Lead HR, Faculty Affairs, and Research Administration functions; coordinate cross-team processes.
• School Representation and Liaison: Represent the school to university offices; build cross-institution relationships.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical and communication skills

Leadership / Supervisory experience

Strategic thinking

Experience with HR, faculty affairs, &

Education

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

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Computing seeks a Senior Director for Finance and Administration to serve as the school's chief business officer. This executive role leads finance, HR, and administrative operations, translating school priorities into operational plans and ensuring effective service delivery across departments.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will supervise staff, manage budgets and internal controls, and represent the school in university-wide forums,