Financial Analyst III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Vital Statistics Deputy Director/Administration Director for Vital Statistics Section (VSS) and in direct coordination with the Community Health Improvement (CHI) Division Office Finance team, the Financial Analyst III will perform advanced financial analysis and monitoring of technical and program related operations, projects, and procurements that support revenue and expenditure forecasts; financial and operational impact; budget and operational impact; performance measures; and project deliverables for the Section. Position will coordinate and administer financial processes and systems within the Section and coordinate the review, analysis, development, and evaluation of financial data. Work involves examination, investigation, and review of financial data, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations as well as DSHS policies, regulations, for operations, related projects and procurements. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Texas state agencies.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of budget management and accounting policies, practices, and operations.
• Skill in analyzing financial data.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Skill using networked computer and software.
• Ability to manage budget and financial activities for programs.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to develop and evaluate financial and budgetary policies and procedures.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to others.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience with a state agency’s annual operating budget development, monitoring, and management preferred.
• Experience with State of Texas Legislative Appropriation Request process preferred.
• Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access. Experience using CAPPS Financial queries and/or reports preferred. Experience may be substituted year for year for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Administers the financial aspects of the Section programs and operations.
• Plans, reviews and reports on the financial analysis of Section operations, projects and procurements.
• Prepares, reviews, analyzes and/or approves financial reports, budgets and expenditures.
• Verifies source documents, correspondence, data and other written materials underlying program budgets and financial reports.
• Makes recommendations to management regarding allocation of financial resources to meet strategic objectives and improvements to the efficient utilization of funding and staff.
• Coordinates the development and management of Section financial reporting processes, procedures, and forms to support program activities.
• Reviews operations and projects for financial completeness, compliance with financial standards, uniformity in methods and adherence to financial statutes, agency rulings and procedures.
• Researches and prepares financial information for reports and presentations as required.
• Performs advanced financial analysis, monitoring, reporting and regulatory work related to revenue collections and budget appropriations, including revenue and expenditure forecasts; financial, budget and operational impacts; performance measure monitoring; and supply chain management for order fulfillment operations.
• Works with the section and division offices to monitor, review, and analyze revenue and expenditure patterns and trends to determine potential for reallocation, realignment, or adjustments to accomplish programmatic requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and development of the legislative appropriation requests (LAR), as needed.
• Ensures accuracy and conformance with instructions.
• Prepares, reviews and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation.
• Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption.
• Measures the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on Section programs.
• Works with the appropriate areas of DSHS and the CHI Division Office to respond to revenue and budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board.
• Serves as a primary financial resource and point of contact for Section staff, providing guidance and technical assistance related to financial and budgetary matters.
• Meets regularly with the CHI Division Office Financial team, program staff, and others regarding financial matters.
• May train program staff on financial policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees