Financial Analyst and Reporting

Job/Position DescriptionFinancial Analyst IIIThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a full-time position within the IT Business Operations (ITBO) team of our IT Department to perform advanced (senior-level) financial analysis work. Work involves administering financial processes and systems; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports, making presentations, and responding to inquiries. Work also includes recommending and implementing appropriate actions for financial accounting and budget planning in the IT department. Works with ITBO Director to determine and implement cost accounting and recovery methods and procedures. Has advanced skills using financial spreadsheets and other related software tools. Has working knowledge of the state Appropriations Bill.The mission of DFPS is to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families, and communities. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm to get behind our mission of protecting those among us who are most in need.This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other Austin offices(s) may be required. May plan, assign, and/or coordinate the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use initiative and independent judgement.This position is a full-time position, hybrid position in which the candidate may be required to work on site and includes other State of Texas benefits as described in this SAO site: http://www.sao.texas.gov/SAOReports/ReportNumber?id=18-704 Essential Job Functionsand#149; Reviews, analyzes, evaluates financial data, and performs budget monitoring, projections, cost accounting for the agency IT program.and#149; Develop and maintain accurate and timely budget reports on the IT programand#146;s operations and financial condition.and#149; Develops models and methodologies to assist IT leadership with critical financial decisions.and#149; Develops cost accounting and recovery processes while also incorporating the IT programand#146;s resource and time reporting tools.and#149; Assists with development of financial related procedures for the IT program.and#149; Interprets state and federal fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations; and maintains knowledge of state and federal funding policies and regulations as they affect the IT operations and project fiscal responsibilities.and#149; Assists IT leadership in preparing Legislative Appropriations Requests, Biennial Operating Plan, Information Technology Detail, and regular status and ad hoc budget reports.and#149; Monitors ongoing project and operational financial data and makes recommendations for next actions based on findings.and#149; Develops internal and external reports and presentations related to budgeting, financial planning, capital projects, cost accounting, individual and aggregate project allocations, etc.and#149; May oversee and/or assist other IT budget analysts or ITBO staff. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsCertified Public Accountant and SQL certification preferredKnowledge Skills Abilitiesand#149; Four to seven yearsand#146; experience performing accounting, budgeting, financial planning, cost accounting, and cost recovery in a mid- to large-sized organization; with at least two years within an IT environment (and some experience in a non-profit or public-sector org https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617965 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.