The University of Texas at Austin
Finance Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Finance Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics
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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
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
About Us The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium comprising state and local government, leading defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs, and nationally recognized academic institutions. TIE’s 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. With over $1 billion in funding from the U.S. DoD and the state of Texas, TIE is at the forefront of creating cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, advancing semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in Austin, TIE embodies the city’s innovative spirit and the University of Texas’ commitment to equitable, high‑quality employment opportunities for all candidates, including members of historically under‑represented groups.
Purpose This position provides financial planning, analysis, and operational support for 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
Develop and maintain internal monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc financial reports to track budgets, variances, and forecasts.
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.
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 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
Workstation
Typical office environment
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse)
Work Shift
Monday – Friday, flexible between 7 AM – 6 PM.
Hybrid work arrangements are available, subject to continued administrative approval and business needs.
Occasional overtime required based on business need.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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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
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
About Us The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium comprising state and local government, leading defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs, and nationally recognized academic institutions. TIE’s 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. With over $1 billion in funding from the U.S. DoD and the state of Texas, TIE is at the forefront of creating cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, advancing semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in Austin, TIE embodies the city’s innovative spirit and the University of Texas’ commitment to equitable, high‑quality employment opportunities for all candidates, including members of historically under‑represented groups.
Purpose This position provides financial planning, analysis, and operational support for 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
Develop and maintain internal monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc financial reports to track budgets, variances, and forecasts.
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.
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 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
Workstation
Typical office environment
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse)
Work Shift
Monday – Friday, flexible between 7 AM – 6 PM.
Hybrid work arrangements are available, subject to continued administrative approval and business needs.
Occasional overtime required based on business need.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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