The University of Texas at Austin
Finance Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics
The University of Texas at Austin, Campus, Illinois, us, 60920
Job Posting Title:
Finance Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics Hiring Department:
Texas Institute for Electronics Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Location:
AUSTIN, TX Job Details
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose
This position provides financial planning, analysis, and operational support for the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). As a key member of the Finance team, the Finance Manager develops and maintains financial reporting, ensures compliance with university/state/federal requirements, and supports operational efficiency in a complex semiconductor manufacturing and academic research environment. Responsibilities
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Develop and maintain internal monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports to track budgets, variances, and forecasts to support TIE’s hybrid academic/research and revenue-generating operations. Create financial coding schemes to categorize transactions for semiconductor manufacturing while remaining compliant with university reporting standards. Serve as the point of contact responsible for creating monthly, quarterly, and annual invoices and financial reports submitted to the federal sponsor. General:
Serve as final approver for costing allocations and financial processes in Workday. Monitor stopgap accounts, process costing corrections, and initiate funding transfers. Review and approve departmental payment requests, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance. Maintain electronic applications for financial access and approvals. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization:
Identify process inefficiencies and lead or support implementation of improvements. Assist with testing, training, and user adoption of improved processes and systems. Will serve as a key member of internal ERP integration projects, ensuring financial reporting, procurement, AP/AR, and other workflows align with UT systems. Ad-Hoc Projects & Compliance Support:
Serve as backup to the Director of Finance or team members. Assist with audits and compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to university, state, and federal requirements. Maintain documentation and records retention policies in accordance with UT Austin guidelines. Support ad-hoc projects. Other duties as assigned by supervisor, including supporting tasks outside of core responsibilities. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Minimum 6 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience—including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting. Expert-level Excel proficiency. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports. Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, organizational skills; adept at juggling multiple deliverables under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. Discreet handling of confidential information and sound independent judgment in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience working in a State of Texas agency, public university, or public college. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Experience in higher‐education finance or administration, including strategic or leadership roles. Experience with BI/data tools (Power BI, SQL, Tableau, etc.). Experience with implementing BI solutions and ERP integrations. Expertise with UT Austin’s financial systems, policies, and core business processes. Demonstrated knowledge of UT Austin’s core business processes and operations. Salary Range : $85,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions : Typical office environment Work Shift : Monday – Friday, flexible between 7AM – 6PM. Hybrid work arrangements are available, subject to continued administrative approval and business needs. Required Materials : Resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, Letter of interest The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Finance Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics Hiring Department:
Texas Institute for Electronics Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Location:
AUSTIN, TX Job Details
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose
This position provides financial planning, analysis, and operational support for the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). As a key member of the Finance team, the Finance Manager develops and maintains financial reporting, ensures compliance with university/state/federal requirements, and supports operational efficiency in a complex semiconductor manufacturing and academic research environment. Responsibilities
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
Develop and maintain internal monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports to track budgets, variances, and forecasts to support TIE’s hybrid academic/research and revenue-generating operations. Create financial coding schemes to categorize transactions for semiconductor manufacturing while remaining compliant with university reporting standards. Serve as the point of contact responsible for creating monthly, quarterly, and annual invoices and financial reports submitted to the federal sponsor. General:
Serve as final approver for costing allocations and financial processes in Workday. Monitor stopgap accounts, process costing corrections, and initiate funding transfers. Review and approve departmental payment requests, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance. Maintain electronic applications for financial access and approvals. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization:
Identify process inefficiencies and lead or support implementation of improvements. Assist with testing, training, and user adoption of improved processes and systems. Will serve as a key member of internal ERP integration projects, ensuring financial reporting, procurement, AP/AR, and other workflows align with UT systems. Ad-Hoc Projects & Compliance Support:
Serve as backup to the Director of Finance or team members. Assist with audits and compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to university, state, and federal requirements. Maintain documentation and records retention policies in accordance with UT Austin guidelines. Support ad-hoc projects. Other duties as assigned by supervisor, including supporting tasks outside of core responsibilities. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Minimum 6 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience—including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting. Expert-level Excel proficiency. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports. Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, organizational skills; adept at juggling multiple deliverables under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. Discreet handling of confidential information and sound independent judgment in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience working in a State of Texas agency, public university, or public college. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Experience in higher‐education finance or administration, including strategic or leadership roles. Experience with BI/data tools (Power BI, SQL, Tableau, etc.). Experience with implementing BI solutions and ERP integrations. Expertise with UT Austin’s financial systems, policies, and core business processes. Demonstrated knowledge of UT Austin’s core business processes and operations. Salary Range : $85,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions : Typical office environment Work Shift : Monday – Friday, flexible between 7AM – 6PM. Hybrid work arrangements are available, subject to continued administrative approval and business needs. Required Materials : Resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, Letter of interest The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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