TWDB - 26-44: Financial Reporting Manager (Manager V)

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) • Austin, TX

2d • $7,750 - $9,700

About The Position

Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Financial Reporting Department of the Accounting Division. Work involves establishing goals and objectives. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates Financial Reporting Department. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Accounting Division.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience leading accounting and financial operations projects or teams.
• Ten years of accounting and financial operations experience.
• Previous experience, knowledge and understanding of the USAS.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for each year of education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in State of Texas government accounting.
• More than five years of relevant experience leading accounting and financial operations projects or teams.
• More than ten years of accounting and financial operations experience.
• Prior experience preparing and reviewing the Annual Financial Report.
• Experience with CAPPS or other fund accounting software.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Certified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the Financial Reporting Department staff within the Accounting Division.
• Oversees and establishes departmental goals and objectives.
• Develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Manages evaluation activities related to the compilation of various financial reports.
• Oversees the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of staffing levels.
• Oversees the development and implementation of techniques for accurate financial reporting.
• Oversees the accounting structure in automated systems, including the updating of chartfields, attributes, and combo edits.
• Oversees the identification of areas needing change, recommends initiatives to improve operations, and manages the implementation of those changes.
• Oversees responses to audits, special investigations, research projects, internal audits, and the implementation of special initiatives.
• Oversees the implementation of accounting for new state and federal legislation, as well as changes resulting from new legislation.
• Oversees setup of annual appropriations, unexpended balance transfers, and appropriation lapses, as well as local funds setup, and year end rollover.
• Prepares management and productivity reports.
• Reviews and approves documents and reports prepared by employees to ensure professional quality, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Provides functional and technical support related to Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), TxWISE, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and other accounting databases and systems.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures and provides input or approves new policies and procedures.
• May serve as backup to Director.
• Supervises the work of others.
• Provides effective leadership and management of the Financial Reporting Department.
• Manages all project activities within the Financial Reporting Department, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Monitors and reports Financial Reporting Department work activities.
• Authorizes Financial Reporting Department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
• Assigns job duties, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.
• Evaluates Financial Reporting Department performance and recommends and leads improvements.
• Supports Financial Reporting Department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
• Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the Financial Reporting Department to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance!

What This Job Offers

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