Texas Water Development Board · 7 hours ago
TWDB - 26-44: Financial Reporting Manager (Manager V)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is dedicated to ensuring a secure water future for Texas. They are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Financial Reporting Department, establish goals, develop guidelines, and manage resources for effective financial reporting.
Government Administration
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives
Company
Texas Water Development Board
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Kyhos CPA, CGMA, MBA
Financial Compliance - Manager, CFO to GO
Lauren Munguia
Chief Communications Officer
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