Job Description
Req ID: 371788 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Financial Lead to join our team in Austin, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). Job Overview (TX-DIR): NTT DATA Corporation is a top 10 global services company and part of the NTT Group, a Fortune 29 telecommunications and services company. We operate with 60,000 professionals in 36 countries. Every day around the world we help clients explore new ways to respond to market dynamics with flexibility and speed, reduce costs with less risk, and increase productivity to enable growth. As Director of Account Finance (TX-DIR / Texas Public Sector), you will lead the operational finance function and governance delivering products and services through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Shared Technology Services Program. You will be accountable for DIR-aligned contractual legislative budgeting and forecasting, invoicing and chargeback, invoicing disputes, software procurement and license compliance, and financial reporting required to support contract compliance, audit readiness, and accurate, timely customer invoicing. You will partner closely with Account/Sales leadership, delivery leaders, corporate finance, contracts/procurement, and tax to ensure financial practices align with applicable Texas state requirements, DIR contract terms, and internal controls. This role supports account profitability and cash flow while maintaining rigorous compliance and documentation standards expected in Texas public-sector contracting. The Director will report directly to the Account Director. In this role, you will be responsible for: Lead operational financial planning analysis, accounting support, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting delivering under TX-DIR contracts. Own billing and invoicing governance (e.g., invoice accuracy, supporting documentation, approvals, and reconciliation) aligned to DIR contract terms, purchase orders, and customer requirements utilizing IT Financial Management (ITFM) for the billing and chargeback of services consumed within public cloud, including integrated tagging of services, products, and components for tracking chargeback. Provide DIR operational support across procurement and order-to-cash processes, ensuring DIR/customer purchasing requirements are met and documented. Coordinate with delivery and corporate finance to source, create, and manage requisitions and purchase orders (POs), reconcile invoicing and coordinate approvals, and maintain PO accuracy to support DIR-compliant purchasing and invoicing Track software licensing, entitlements, and renewal dates; coordinate renewals and related payments to ensure continuity of coverage and accurate billing support Partner with procurement, contracts, and vendors to resolve PO, receiving invoice exceptions (e.g., mismatches, missing documentation) and improve cycle time and compliance Work with the account team to validate invoice line mapping to DIR pricing/quotes and customer POs, confirm required backup, and support timely, accurate invoice submission Monitor daily/weekly cash and working-capital drivers (AR, unbilled, WIP) and drive timely collections in coordination with account leadership and shared services Provide budget reporting to be used by DIR and STS Customers to support preparation of annual and/or biennial operating budgets and biennial Legislative Appropriations Requests (LAR).Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and organizational policies, including GAAP and relevant public-sector accounting and contracting practices Partner with contracts/procurement to confirm DIR contract compliance for pricing, allowable charges, change orders, renewals, and contract amendments; support PO workflow governance (including Ariba, as applicable) from a financial controls’ perspective Lead audit readiness and support internal/external audits by maintaining required documentation, schedules, and evidence for billing, revenue, and cost compliance Oversee accounts payable coordination as needed to support vendor payment timing and accurate cost allocation on DIR-related delivery Collaborate with tax and legal stakeholders on Texas-specific considerations (as applicable), and ensure financial reporting is filed accurately and on time Develop, document, and improve financial operating processes to strengthen controls, enable scalability, and reduce cycle time for forecasting, closing, and invoicing Perform other duties as required Required Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accountin