Program Finance Manager

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

1d • $7,015 - $9,583 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Section Director, Branch Manager performs highly advanced managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Program Finance Section. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating Branch activities; monitoring compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures. Directs and implements changes as new federal and state laws, rules, regulations and agency policies become effective. Provides consultative and technical services and expertise to DSHS program staff, other governmental agencies, and internal and external work groups. Manages technical staff performing financial analysis and makes recommendations to DSHS leadership regarding the operating budget. Manages analytical and forecasting/projection functions. Communicates with federal, state, and local officials as well as agency staff. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position has potential to telecommute; 50% onsite and 50% remote. If you live outside the state of Texas, only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Knowledge of financial management, practices and operations.
• Knowledge of the State of Texas and federal accounting, budgeting, and other financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal cost principles.
• Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision of personnel.
• Skills in providing financial analyses/forecasting/projections to staff.
• Skills in management principles and practices.
• Skills in project management and prioritization.
• Skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Skills in computer software including, but not limited to Excel, Access, HHSAS, HRMS, and other governmental financial or human resources applications.
• Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to manage accounting, budgeting, and finance operations; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to rapidly resolve complex problems using critical thinking; operate with minimal guidance and effectively resolve issues without supervision; possess strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize digital programs to ensure efficiency and experience in preparing concise reports for use by senior executives.
• Ability to make independent and sound technical judgment and to analyze new situations when they are encountered.
• Ability to assess, interpret, and communicate financial information.
• Ability to make recommendations to address financial issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experienced in managing budgeting, and finance operations.
• Experience developing and analyzing financial reports.
• Experience managing and providing leadership to professional staff.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in utilizing agency purchasing systems (CAPPS Financials).

Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of the Branch and provides guidance and direction to staff in conducting the major functions of the Branch.
• Establishes goals and objectives for the Branch that support agency-wide strategic plans and respond to evolving needs of customers.
• Develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Directs evaluation activities.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to discuss problems and resolutions.
• Conducts general information and training to Branch staff and agency staff.
• Plans, assigns and supervises the work of the Branch staff.
• Oversees the Disaster Cost Recovery Program, the Tobacco Settlement Distribution Program and the Trauma Uncompensated Care Program.
• Ensures all payments are processed in accordance with state and federal statutes.
• Ensures disaster reimbursements requests are audited and submitted on a timely basis.
• Routine reporting and ad hoc financial queries and data extracts required for analysis by Branch staff.
• Preparation or approval of expenditure coding.
• Performs financial analysis, monitoring, and identification of issues for review by executive and program management.
• Oversees reimbursement monitoring and analysis activities.
• Conducts routine meetings with stakeholders staff to discuss payments and reimbursements.
• Provides technical training to staff to ensure appropriate financial management of program operations.
• Identifies and makes recommendations to change agency policies, procedures, and internal operating procedures to comply with state and/or federal requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates Branch operations and compliance with policies to identify needed changes and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Prepares written drafts of policies and procedures for financial services.
• Implements and coordinates the implementation of modified policies and procedures.
• Provides advice to the Section Director on agency-wide policies and procedures, funding and budgetary issues.
• Supervises staff persons including hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending staff development and training, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave.
• Represents the Program Finance Section in internal and external workgroups and meetings.
• Provides technical and functional expertise to assist in processing of program functions and processes.
• Participates in automated system design and implementation activities.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with federal, state and local governments, agency vendors and the general public as required.

Benefits

• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed