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Texas Department of State Health Services · 12 hours ago

Financial Analyst III

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$5,425.33/mo - $8,886.16/mo

3+ years exp

The Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to hiring skilled individuals passionate about public health. The Financial Analyst III will perform advanced financial analysis and monitoring of operations, projects, and procurements to support revenue and expenditure forecasts and ensure compliance with regulations.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

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. Work involves the examination, investigation, and review of accounting records, financial statements, reports, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations as well as DSHS policies and regulations for related operations, projects and procurements

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

Qualification

Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementAccounting PoliciesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessTraining OthersWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university

Three or more years' experience with a state agency's annual operating budget development, monitoring, and management

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

Preferred

Experience with State of Texas Legislative Appropriation Request process

Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access

Experience using CAPPS Financial queries and/or reports

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).