POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, develops, implements, and manages the following areas within the UTHSC-Houston: financial services; data processing and information systems; resource management; campus security; and support services. Manages these areas in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations, UT System rules and regulations, and local policies and procedures in the support of the mission of the UTHSC.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provides overall direction in financial activities, including fiscal and management controls, to monitor and control cost and ensure optimum utilization of monetary resources within established guidelines.
2. Assures that the Financial Services department provides timely, accurate accounting, payroll distribution, financial reporting, contracts and grants management, and student aid financial services.
3. Assures that the Support Services departments are managed in ways that result in the timely economical purchasing, shipping, and receiving of good; an efficient stores operation; and well-maintained facilities.
4. Assures that the Information Services departments are managed in ways that provide timely meaningful and cost effective data processing, management systems support, and telecommunications, and other information systems.
5. Provides financial and operational advice, recommendations, and guidance to UTHSCH operating units in ways that make optimal use of the UTHSC- Houston resources.
6. Provides the Executive Vice President with financial information to be used in developing and implementing the goals and objectives of the UTHSCH.
7. Assures that all policies and practices are applied in a manner to provide protection to university assets and liabilities and to ensure that all federal, state, and system guidelines are met. 
8. Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures in the various areas of responsibility to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Health Science Center are attained.
9. Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. 
10. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

CPA

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business. Graduate business degree preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Ten years directly related experience. Previous related experience in higher education or a health-related institution preferred.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.