Finance Director Jobs in Texas

Finance Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors, with openings at every level from newly promoted director through C-suite-adjacent senior executive. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, where major employers such as ExxonMobil, Texas Health Resources, and Dell Technologies maintain ongoing finance leadership needs. Corporate treasury management, FP&A strategy, and mergers and acquisitions oversight are the most sought-after specialties across Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles173+
Top employerAutoNation
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring58
Work type49% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Aledo Independent School District
Administrative Assistant to Director of Community Development/Engagement and Chief Financial Officer (2026-2027 School Year) Central Admin
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Aledo Independent School District
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Administrative Assistant to Director of Community Development/Engagement and Chief Financial Officer (2026-2027 School Year) Central Admin
Aledo Independent School District
Aledo, Texas
Business Operations
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Quarterhill
Director, Finance
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Quarterhill
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Director, Finance
Quarterhill
Texas
Business Analysis
Business Operations
201-500

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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
Pure IT CUSO
Tomball, Texas
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration

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Sodexo
Director II, Commercial Finance & Pricing
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Director II, Commercial Finance & Pricing
Sodexo
Frisco, Texas
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$135k - $209k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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The Community Preservation Corporation
Director, Construction Risk Management (Affordable Housing Finance)
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Director, Construction Risk Management (Affordable Housing Finance)
The Community Preservation Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$155k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Finance Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Worth
8 jobs
San Antonio
8 jobs
Irving
6 jobs
Plano
4 jobs
El Paso
4 jobs
Victoria
4 jobs

Finance Director Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AutoNation
AutoNation3 open roles
Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare3 open roles
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Health and Human Services Commission3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Sports & Recreation

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in finance director jobs across Texas.

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics required, MBA strongly preferred
  • Ten or more years of progressive financial management experience in a relevant industry
  • Proven experience leading financial planning, analysis, and multi-year budgeting processes
  • Strong command of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to present financial results and strategy to executive leadership

Finance Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a finance director in Texas?

Most finance directors in Texas build toward the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and a CPA license issued through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. The CPA is not legally required for the title, but Texas employers in energy, healthcare, and financial services treat it as a strong differentiator. Candidates typically progress through controller, senior financial analyst, or VP of Finance roles before reaching the director level.

Which companies hire finance directors in Texas?

Employers hiring finance directors in Texas right now include AutoNation, Tenet Healthcare, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, large hospital systems, and Fortune 500 headquarters creates consistent director-level demand across industries throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most finance director jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the Texas cities with the most finance director openings. Houston leads on the strength of its energy sector headquarters and large medical center complex, Dallas draws heavily from financial services and corporate headquarters activity, and Austin's rapidly expanding technology and venture-backed company base has added significant director-level demand over the past several years.

Are there remote finance director jobs in Texas?

Yes, though they represent a minority of openings given how often finance directors are expected to present to boards, manage on-site teams, and participate in executive planning. About 61% of finance director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. FP&A-focused and corporate treasury director roles tend to offer the most schedule flexibility.

How can I get hired as a finance director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a senior financial analyst or controller role at a mid-size Texas employer, building toward director-level responsibility from within. Large Texas health systems and energy companies such as Baylor Scott and White Health and Chevron Phillips Chemical run internal development programs that groom high-performing analysts for management tracks. Earning a CPA through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy or completing an MBA at a Texas institution significantly accelerates that path.

Where can I find and apply to finance director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to finance director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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