ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14195 -P

JOB TITLE:              Assistant Director of Finance*

DEPARTMENT:       Harris County Toll Road Authority

HOURS:                     8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

SALARY:                   $50.00 - $60.00 Per Hour

                                    Based on 26 Pay Periods

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field is required.  A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in financial management. Experience with Harris County and Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) is desirable. IT Systems definition and implementation experience is highly preferred.

JOB SKILLS: Must show a progression of management experience in a supervisory capacity.  Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.  Must have solid organizational and problem solving skills; strong knowledge of internal control concepts and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Plans, implements, manages and controls all financial-related activities for HCTRA including accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, costing, budgeting, internal audit, and partnerships compliance. This position works closely with the Deputy Director/ Director of HCTRA and interacts regularly with the Commissioners Court staff to advise and establish policies, procedures, internal controls, and overall direction as it relates to finance. Manages professional staff, managers/supervisors, and up to sixty (60) accounting and clerical employees. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with internal policies and applicable laws.  Interviews, recommends for hire, trains employees, and appraises performance. Addresses complaints, resolves problems and performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL: Occasional visits to the plaza sites require good mobility and may require sustained periods of standing.

*Must Attach A Resume, Cover Letter And Salary Requirements To Application.

EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.

CLOSING DATE:      Open Until Filled

APPLY AT:                1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170

UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS