Accounting Lead, Texas Institute for Electronics

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About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, pre-eminent 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
• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources  and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Accounting Lead serves as a trusted finance partner to operational, engineering, research, and administrative leaders at the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). This role provides financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision-support services that enable effective resource allocation and support TIE's strategic objectives. Working in a fast-paced semiconductor research and manufacturing environment, the Accounting Lead collaborates closely with departmental leaders to develop budgets, monitor spending, analyze financial performance, evaluate capital investments, and ensure compliance with institutional, sponsor, state, and federal requirements. The position plays a critical role in translating financial data into actionable insights that improve operational effectiveness, support growth initiatives, and enhance financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting: Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned departments in the development, consolidation, and management of annual operating and capital budgets. Partner with department leaders to develop forecasts, identify funding requirements, evaluate spending priorities, and align resource allocations with organizational objectives. Provide recommendations that optimize the use of financial resources while balancing operational needs and strategic priorities.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Develop, analyze, and communicate monthly financial results, including variance analyses comparing actual, budget, and forecast performance. Identify key financial drivers and provide actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making. Support ad hoc financial analyses for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Budget Controls and Spending Oversight: Review purchase requisitions, funding requests, and other financial commitments to ensure alignment with approved budgets, funding sources, and organizational priorities. Monitor spending trends and provide proactive guidance to departmental leaders regarding budget performance and potential risks. Support implementation and continuous improvement of financial controls and spending governance processes.
• Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management: Serve as the primary analyst supporting accounts receivable activities. Monitor invoicing, collections, cash application, account reconciliations, and aging reports to ensure the timely collection of receivables. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing and payment issues. Provide reporting and analysis to improve cash flow visibility and working capital management. .
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with University of Texas policies and procedures, sponsor requirements, applicable accounting standards, and state and federal regulations. Support internal and external audits through the preparation of schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses. Assist in maintaining effective internal controls designed to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. Support compliance related to grants, contracts, and sponsored research activities.
• Special Projects and Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business operations. Assist with system implementations, reporting automation, data management, and workflow optimization projects. Perform special analyses, financial modeling, and other duties as assigned in support of TIE's mission and strategic priorities.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or a related finance function.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems and financial management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, advanced formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
• Experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing, research, technology, higher education, or other capital-intensive environment.
• Experience supporting capital investment planning, project accounting, and financial evaluation of capital purchases.
• Experience managing government grants, sponsored programs, and state or federal funding.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and federal grant compliance requirements.
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting solutions, and financial performance metrics.
• Experience partnering directly with operational, engineering, manufacturing, or research leaders.

Salary Range       

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries

Work Shift

• Standard work schedule is Monday - Friday (flexible between 7am and 6pm)
• Limited hybrid may be allowed
• Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

Required Materials

• Letter of Interest
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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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 need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use 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, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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 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.