Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

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About Us

TheTexas 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'reat 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

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

This position provides advanced financial planning and analysis to the Texas Institute for Electronics and is a crucial member of the Finance team, playing a vital role to support business development models, budget preparation, financial reporting, and forecasting, development of pro forma financials for projects, grant applications, programs and other initiatives.

• Lead the development and maintenance of detailed financial models-budgets, forecasts, and long-range projections-for multiple cost centers and funding sources.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc management reports, incorporating variance analyses, trend charts, and KPIs to guide decision-making.
• Conduct scenario planning and "what-if" analyses to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives, capital investments, and grant-funded projects.
• Partner with the Accounting team and external auditors to reconcile general ledger activity, support month-end close tasks, and resolve audit inquiries.
• Execute special analyses-cost-benefit studies, rate proposals, and business-case development-for new tools, service centers, and sponsored-research initiatives.
• Process and review routine departmental payment requests-ensuring policy compliance and timely approval.

• Act as the financial liaison, interpreting data, and validating assumptions. Provide coaching on budget ownership.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align financial plans with operational goals, identify cost-savings opportunities, and prioritize resource allocation.
• Translate complex accounting standards and public company reporting methodologies into clear guidance for non-finance stakeholders.

• Map existing workflows to pinpoint inefficiencies, lead cross-functional automation and change-management projects from pilot through full implementation, and establish governance controls-while authoring and maintaining clear procedural documentation and training materials for end users.

• Support compliance activities by compiling documentation for state and federal audits, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring adherence to procurement and grant-reporting regulations.
• Serve as backup for team members and support ad-hoc projects. Ensure all processes are documented, adhere to best practices, and comply with departmental, college/CSU, university, state, and federal policies. Maintain data and file retention in line with university records requirements and assist in compiling information for audit requests.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor, including supporting tasks outside of core responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Financial Planning & Analysis or finance experience-including budgeting, forecasting, strategic financial modeling, and management reporting-with at least 2 years of public accounting (audit, assurance, or advisory) or leading complex finance projects
• Expert-level Excel proficiency and hands-on experience with BI/data tools (Power BI, SQL, Tableau, etc.), plus a proven track record implementing BI solutions and ERP integrations
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and management reports for a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, organizational, and project-management 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
• Eligible to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in higher-education finance or administration, including strategic or leadership roles.
• Active professional certification (e.g., CBAP, AFP's FP&A, CPA, or CFA).
• Expertise with UT Austin's financial systems, policies, and core business processes.
• Knowledge of UT Austin's core business processes and operations.

$105,000 + depending on qualifications

• Workstation
• Typical office environment
• Repetitive use of keyboard
• Use of manual dexterity

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

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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.