Finance Project Manager - General Accounting

About the role

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to the General Accounting department, which supports critical financial operations, regulatory compliance, accounting accuracy, tax reporting, and stewardship of institutional resources. The Project Manager of Finance plays a key role in ensuring compliance with state and federal financial requirements while supporting strategic financial initiatives and reporting obligations. The Project Manager of Finance will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to oversee payroll tax compliance, financial reporting, reimbursement activities, and accounting processes. The Project Manager of Finance is an essential contributor to financial integrity and operational excellence across UT MD Anderson.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reimbursement files are established in PeopleSoft HCM at the beginning of each fiscal year
• Maintain reimbursement files and submit them to the State Comptroller's Office immediately following each on-cycle payroll completion
• Manage reimbursement activities related to FICA, group insurance, ORP, and tobacco funds
• Submit the Benefit Proportional by Fund Report (APS 011) to the Comptroller's Office and State Auditor's Office before November 19 annually
• Oversee preparation and submission of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
• Manage filings including Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and applicable state tax returns
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
• Maintain current knowledge of UT System policies and procedures, GAAP, and GASB accounting requirements
• Post General Ledger journal entries accurately and timely for state reimbursements
• Analyze and review financial data to ensure compliance with internal controls
• Identify accounting issues and areas of concern and recommend policy improvements to leadership
• Process the Accrued Compensable Absence Report in HCM monthly and provide projected cost analysis to General Accounting
• Provide annual current versus noncurrent ACA breakdowns for year-end AFR preparation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the State of Texas Comptroller's Office
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the IRS for payroll tax audit documentation requests
• Manage tax notices, assessments, refunds, penalties, and compliance matters
• Coordinate responses to federal and state agency inquiries and requests
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards
• Prepare accurate balance sheet account reconciliations for ACA accounts
• Submit reconciliations by the end of the following month
• Support compliance and financial reporting activities across the department
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field
• Education Preferred: Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Work Experience Required: 8 years relevant experience in cost accounting and/or decision support with a hospital, consulting firm or related industry, including three years of project management or supervisory experience
• Work Experience Preferred: 4 or more years of experience with the State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); knowledge of Texas State Comptroller processes and policies
• Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire

Skills

• Strong background in accounting, financial compliance, payroll tax administration, and project leadership

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Pay

Salary Range (40-hour work week equivalent): Minimum $123,000 annually - Midpoint $154,000 annually - Maximum $185,000 annually

Schedule

Work Location: Remote - Must come onsite as needed. Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.