Accounting Group Supervisor (Subject to Board Approval of FY 27 Budget)

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Banking Services, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Coaching, Communications Protocols, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Educational Accreditation, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Higher Education, Internal Audit, Investment Funds, Journal Entries, Leadership, Liquidity, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Processes, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
McAllen, Texas
POSTED
4 days ago
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Job Description

Department: Business Office (Cash Management)

General Statement of Job

The Accounting Group Supervisor for Cash Management & Reporting oversees daily cash operations, investment activities, and compliance with applicable financial regulations. This position leads the monthly and year-end closing processes, prepares and reviews key financial reports, and coordinates audit activities to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards. The role provides supervisory leadership to accounting staff, strengthens internal controls, and drives process improvements in cash management, financial reporting, and general ledger operations to support the strategic and fiscal goals of the institution.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Oversee daily cash management activities, including monitoring cash flow, liquidity levels, and banking activity and prepare cash flow forecast.
  • Manage short-term and long-term investment portfolios in accordance with institutional policies and state regulations and ensure compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) and coordinate required training and reporting.
  • Supervise monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Develop and maintain closing calendars, workflows, and communication protocols across departments.
  • Lead the year-end financial close process and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation, ensuring deadlines are met and financial statements comply with external and institutional standards.
  • Prepare and review year-end schedules, footnotes, and supporting documentation for financial statements.
  • Oversee development and implementation of improved year-end reporting processes and internal controls. Coordinate with internal departments, auditors, and external stakeholders during annual audits.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor staff within the Cash Management and Accounting teams and assign tasks, review work, and provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching.
  • Promote a collaborative, service-oriented work environment that supports departmental and institutional goals. Assist in hiring, onboarding, and professional development planning for team members.
  • Ensure compliance with College, state/federal, and other pertinent regulations and policies. Maintain awareness of changes in industry and state/federal regulations.
  • Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision. Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essential procedure-oriented operations.
  • Travel throughout the college district, as needed.
  • Supervise Cash Management financial analyst, accountant and accounting specialist positions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required; Master degree is preferred.
  • At least four (4) years of accounting experience required.
  • Experience with Workday ERP system and financial reporting is preferred.
  • Experience in a higher education institution and supervisory experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersona

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