Finance Project Manager - General Accounting

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Finance Project Manager will oversee payroll tax compliance, financial reporting, reimbursement activities, accounting processes, agency relations, reconciliations, and strategic financial projects. The role supports regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and operational excellence across the institution.

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:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field
• Required: 8 years Relevant experience in cost accounting and/or decision support with a hospital, consulting firm or related industry, to include three years of project management or supervisory experience
• The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, CPA certification, experience supporting UT System operations, and extensive knowledge of the State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Texas State Comptroller policies, and state accounting processes
• A strong background in accounting, financial compliance, payroll tax administration, and project leadership is preferred
• 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
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire