WIC Financial Analyst - Lead

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Wells Branch, TX

24d•Remote

About The Position

Performs highly advanced (senior level) consultative, managerial administrative and technical assistance work. Oversees and manages Woman, Infant, and Children (WIC) program activity from the financial perspective and actively participates as part of the program management team. Work involves participating in strategic planning; establishing short and long term goals and objectives; developing standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for achieving goals; and providing support and technical assistance to program staff. Oversees, manages and/or participates in special projects and initiatives. Oversees and/or manages the development of complex and detailed reports regarding WIC services and activities, tracking progress on goals and objectives, and cost/benefit analyses. Oversees and /or conducts detailed data analyses and reviews of processes to define and recommend solutions to problems with workflow methods, processes and procedures. Acts as team lead. Oversees, assigns and plans activities of staff. Works under general direction of the Branch Manager and Section Director, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of WIC program policies, regulations, systems and functions.
Knowledge of governmental accounting.
Knowledge of federal and state rules related to Nutrition Services programs.
Knowledge of policy and procedure development, implementation and maintenance.
Knowledge of financial analyses, statistical analysis and data control practices.
Ability to work independently and deliver results in an environment of broad, consultative management.
Ability to adapt to change or modify behavior in response to changes in situations or priorities.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
Ability to establish goals and objectives.
Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions regarding support operations.
Ability to interpret data and develop effective operating procedures.
Ability to comprehensively and accurately evaluate reports.
Ability to effectively participate and contribute to the management team and teams in general.
Ability to communicate effectively and to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization.
Ability to develop fiscal systems and processes to produce timely, accurate, relevant and cost effective management information.
Ability to plan and effectively manage/schedule multiple projects, time and resources.
Ability to create and maintain a positive and efficient work environment.
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.
Skill in managing a large budget.
Skill in writing analyses, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, standards, and reports.
Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and negotiating and implementing solutions.
Skill in interpreting and applying policies, procedures and regulations.
Skill in using a PC and software applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Advance skill in Excel is preferred.
Skill in gathering data, analyzing large data, analyzing trends, and projecting expenditure data.
Skill and ability to implement new technology in the accounting responsibilities.
4 years experience tracking, reconciling, reporting financial data of large grants.
4 years experience querying and creating reports from CAPPS Financial Systems
4 years experience in governmental accounting

Nice To Haves

Experience in two or more of the following areas: Accounting, General Ledger, Cash Management, Cost Allocation, Budget, Forecasting, Federal grant reporting.
Experience in providing training and/or technical assistance on financial topics

Responsibilities

Oversees, manages and coordinates the program financial operations for the WIC Program, including rebate billing, cost estimates, federal reporting, operational adjustment request and realignment, United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) approvals, caseload management, local agency funding formula and allocation, and reviewing grant applications.
Acts as team lead/financial expert on WIC Programs funding issues.
Participates in program management and strategy sessions and acts as an active team member of the management staff in its development of policies and/or routine business decisions.
Develops tests and determines the reliability of section procedures, practices and accounting systems to ensure integrity and accuracy of processes, procedures and system controls.
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) activations.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more

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