Budget & Payroll Manager (Manager IV/V)

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget & Payroll Manager performs advanced managerial work overseeing the daily operations of budget, grants, payroll, and time and leave functions. The role establishes goals and objectives; develops guidelines, procedures, policies, and standards; coordinates and evaluates business activities; develops and evaluates budget requests; and monitors expenditures. The manager plans, assigns, and supervises staff, working under limited supervision with considerable latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. The position manages budget and payroll personnel, oversees grant administration, and leads the preparation and submission of state and federal budget and reporting documents. It monitors compliance with applicable policies, evaluates business functions, supports staff development, reviews spending patterns, and recommends operational improvements. The manager provides technical guidance, represents BSD in management and commission settings, and assists with coordination of federal disaster funds and other mandatory transfers. The position works in a standard office environment and is expected to work in the office. Situational or hybrid telework may be available after the initial probationary period. Teleworkers must have a secure, dedicated workspace and internet service, maintain a reliable schedule, and be available for meetings and collaboration during regular business hours.

Requirements

For Manager IV: Four years of experience managing budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and position control.
For Manager V: Five years of experience managing budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and position control.
Demonstrated knowledge of Legislative Budget Board rules and instructions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts rules and guidance, and the General Appropriations Act.
Knowledge of human-resources-related policies and procedures, including application of Comptroller and State Auditor standards on personnel actions, payroll, and time and leave.
Knowledge of finance administration, budgeting, controls, fiscal accounting, governmental accounting, and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to personnel actions, time and leave, payroll, financial reporting, and agency expenditures.
Skill using office equipment and computer software, including CAPPS, CAPPSHR, USPS, USAS, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct accounting programs; budget funds; establish accounting systems; interpret laws and regulations; apply accounting theory; and supervise work.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, coordinate and prioritize workflow, and manage monthly reporting and overlapping deadlines.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships, work accurately with attention to detail, meet strict deadlines, provide leadership, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
A valid Texas driver’s license, if applicable; additional specialty certifications may be required.
Experience and education may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is generally preferred.
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with military occupational experience or additional duties related to the minimum experience requirements are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day work activities of budget and payroll personnel, including setting goals, approving schedules and priorities, establishing standards, and managing evaluations.
Develop and monitor compliance with budget and payroll guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
Manage preparation and submission of the Legislative Appropriations Request, Federal Disaster reports, Governor’s Operating Budget, and Annual Non-Financial Report.
Manage reporting requirements to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Auditor’s Office, Legislative Budget Board, and Office of the Governor.
Oversee special projects, program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
Manage the Grants Coordinator and grant process, ensuring timely grant applications, expenditure tracking, and quarterly reports.
Oversee techniques for evaluating business functions and staff development plans and activities.
Monitor agency expenditures and patterns, report anomalies to executive management, and conduct continuous process improvement initiatives.
Develop and evaluate budget requests, monitor budget expenditures, and make adjustments as necessary.
Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate policies and procedures; identify needed changes and recommend operational improvements.
Provide technical guidance concerning payroll, budget, grants, and time and leave.
Represent BSD in management and commission meetings and at committee hearings.
Assist with coordination of federal disaster funds and other funds related to mandatory transfers.
Plan, assign, and oversee the activities of budget, grants, and payroll staff, and perform related work as assigned.