Financial Officer

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Wichita Falls, TX

12d•$5,099 - $8,305•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Officer (Manager II) manages the daily financial operations and activities of the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) Non-Regional Accounting office at Wichita Falls State Hospital. Reporting directly to the HSCS Regional Business Manager, the position oversees the facility budget and financial staff, establishes employee goals and operational targets, and provides financial information and budget reports to HSCS management. The role monitors and reconciles expenditures, recommends budget adjustments, and ensures financial reports and outputs are accurate and provided efficiently. The position plans, assigns, and supervises the work of the non-regional financial team; develops and monitors operations for compliance with procedures and performance standards; and coordinates with designated facility staff to support financial goals within the allotted budget. It requires working knowledge of HHSC rules and HSCS facility policies and procedures, clear oral and written communication, and providing training as needed. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment, while delivering customer service to customers, coworkers, and supervisory staff. The role also requires attending mandatory training and monitoring compliance with federal and state laws, comptroller guidelines, and HSCS financial policies and procedures. Other duties may include supporting agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation, potentially requiring an alternate shift pattern or work location.

Requirements

At least two years of supervisory experience managing financial operations of a business, agency, or department.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the financial operations of a public entity.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Skill in logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software.
Ability to manage financial operations and reporting; establish goals and objectives; devise solutions to administrative problems; develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; prepare reports; communicate effectively; and plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.
Must provide I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with budget planning or development.
Experience with local, state, or federal financial operations of a public entity.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations and activities of the HSCS non-regional accounting financial team, setting and communicating performance measures and output goals.
Evaluate staff performance and establish employee goals and operational targets.
Manage the facility budget and financial staff, coordinating with facility personnel to provide financial information to HSCS management and support financial goals within the allotted budget.
Monitor expenditures and recommend budget adjustments to keep the facility within budget.
Develop and implement budgetary performance reports concerning facility expenditures for HSCS management.
Set daily output goals for deposit processing and fund account review; develop and approve financial reporting schedules, set priorities, and ensure accurate financial outputs.
Monitor compliance with federal and state law, comptroller guidelines, and HSCS financial policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in mandatory training and perform related work professionally, accurately, competently, and on time.
Provide training as needed and customer service to customers, coworkers, and supervisory staff.
Support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation when assigned; this may require an alternate shift pattern or location.
Perform other duties as assigned.