Railroad Commission of Texas · 2 months ago
RRC - Finance Budget Director
RRC Headquarters1701 N Congress Avenue
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry. They are seeking a Budget Director responsible for budgeting, general ledger, and financial reporting operations, including the production of financial reports and oversight of the Budget Department.
GovernmentOil and GasRailroad
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing the monthly production of the financial statements and reports
Managing financial analysis to identify cost drivers and opportunities for cost-saving
Presenting technical information in broadly understandable terms through presentations and in writing to the CFO, Commission staff, and the Commissioners as needed
Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting Government Accounting Standards Board Statements and Comptroller of Texas’ Accounting Policy Statements
Developing, reviewing, and presenting the Governor’s Office of Budget and Legislative Budget Board Operating Budget, Internal Annual Operating Budget, and Annual Financial Report
Provides senior-level leadership in budget planning, oversees the development of establishing goals and objectives
Responsible for leading key budget activities, including agency fiscal note responses and agency supplemental needs requests
Oversees the daily operations and activities of the Budget and Financial teams. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of staff
Provides guidance to staff in the development and implementation of operating budgets
Ensures projections are incorporated into agency and division budgets as appropriate
Projects, analyzes, and reports available departmental funding by methods of finance using complex financial models and incorporating appropriate indirect cost rates
Oversees the preparation of and reviews/analyzes financial reports related to funds, reimbursements, fees, appropriated receipts, and other fund areas as assigned for review by management
Reviews and approves operating procedures and processes that implement agency policies and reviews operations to identify needed changes and makes recommendations to improve operations
Oversees the development, coordination, preparation, completion, implementation, and submission of the agency's Mid-Year Budget Review
Reviews draft appropriation requests; makes necessary revisions for accuracy and conformance with instructions; and assembles into five-year budgetary schedules to include Strategy Requests, Sub-strategy Requests, Exceptional Item Requests, and other required supporting schedules
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes cost estimates and fiscal notes for proposed legislation
Reviews fiscal impacts of proposed rules for adoption
Responds to budgetary inquiries from the legislature, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and the Legislative Budget Board
Manages and develops staff through training, performance appraisals and consultation
Performing additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, finance, or accounting roles
Demonstrated experience in the analysis and evaluation of financial data
Six (6) years of experience in a managerial position
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration (MBA) from an accredited institution in the field of finance, accounting, or a closely related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience with Texas CAPPS accounting system
Experience preparing an annual financial report for a state agency
Experience developing a state agency operating budget
Experience managing the development of Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR)
Benefits
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit
401(k), 457(b) and Roth
Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness and Exercise Leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
Company
Railroad Commission of Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas is a government agency regulating oil and gas operations, drilling permits, and environmental oversight.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon H.
Chief Information Officer
Cesar Saldivar, CIA, CFE, CGAP
Chief Administrative Officer
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