Manager I (226 Days) Bond Funded

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage accounts payable operations for the Special Projects Division, ensuring timely and accurate processing of contractor pay applications, consultant invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Review and validate construction payment applications for completeness, accuracy, contractual compliance, appropriate approvals, funding requirements, and required supporting documentation prior to payment authorization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial and payment requirements, including district policies and procedures, contract terms, procurement regulations, grant and bond program requirements, board approvals, and the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
• Manage construction project financial administration and closeout, including purchase orders, modifications, change orders, encumbrances, retainage balances and releases, final payments, and verification of required project closeout documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls for accounts payable and construction‑related financial activities; maintain appropriate documentation and coordinate financial records for internal and external audits.
• Monitor project expenditures, budgets, and available funding and prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including expenditure reports, payment summaries, encumbrance reports, accounts payable aging reports, and analyses of potential budget or cash‑flow concerns.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, automated reports, and workflows to support executive decision‑making and improve invoice routing, approvals, payment processing, document management, operational efficiency, customer service, and internal controls.
• Support the implementation, testing, enhancement, and integration of financial management systems and construction project management applications to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of construction financial operations.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison among contractors, consultants, architects, vendors, project managers, Purchasing, Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders; provide guidance regarding invoice and documentation requirements and facilitate timely resolution of payment issues.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate accounts payable staff supporting the Special Projects Division by assigning workloads, establishing performance expectations, providing training and professional development, monitoring employee performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction accounting, capital improvement programs, or governmental accounting.
• Experience in a Texas public school district or other Texas governmental entity.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar enterprise financial management software.

Skills

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and public purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, applications for payment, retainage, lien waivers, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Knowledge of Texas Prompt Payment Act requirements and public construction payment regulations.
• Strong understanding of purchase order administration and contract compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Oracle ERP, SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, architects, and vendors.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $101,863.00 ; Median Salary: $113,181.00.

Schedule

Full‑time.

Work Location

Construction Services – Manager I.