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Form of workTexas Department of Banking - CFO
Job Posting Number:
451.2024-28
Monthly Salary:
$13,750 - $15,000
State Classification:
Director VI
Class No. / Sal Grp:
1625 / B31
Location:
Austin, Texas
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Overnight Travel:
Up to 10%
Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.
General Description:
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work and provides direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for medium size state agency. Responsible for all fiscal functions, including accounting, budgeting, purchasing and procurement, risk management, building management, processing and approval of travel vouchers, preparation of payrolls, state property accounting, handling of cash receipts and disbursements, performance measures reporting, preparation of financial reports, business continuity planning, and all financial governmental and legislative reporting. Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to Administrative Services division staff. Works with minimal supervision and general direction of the Deputy Commissioner with extensive latitude for making decisions in accordance with agency policies and state laws.
Contacts:
This position has direct contact with all Department staff, Finance Commission of Texas members, other state agency personnel, and the public.
Job Duties:
Directs and supervises various fiscal functions including accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and procurement, building management, processing and approval of travel vouchers, preparation of payrolls, state property accounting, handling of cash receipts and disbursements, and preparation of internal and external financial reports.
Ensures compliance with laws pertaining to the accounting, budgeting, purchasing, travel, payroll, fixed assets, and payable areas.
Directs the detailed reporting of expenditures and encumbrances made by the various operating units and directs the maintenance of the operating budget through centralized purchasing and disbursement.
Plans, organizes, and directs programs to control the financing of agency operations.
Formulates and revises agency policies regarding the use of operating funds.
Develops and implements methods for the control of cash receipts, deposits, and disbursements; the documentation of claims for payment; and the preparation and processing of payrolls.
Audits and approves all operating and travel vouchers.
Reviews and approves all quarterly and annual federal and state disbursement and payroll reports, such as the 941, 940, W-2s, and 1099s.
Prepares and/or directs the preparation of all required internal and external financial reports, such as monthly financial reports, the Annual Financial Report, and the annual agency budget.
Prepares legislative fiscal notes.
Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors compliance.
Oversees the reconcilement of the internal reporting of fixed assets to the State Property Accounting System.
Oversees the operations and maintenance of the internal accounting software (MIP and CAPPS).
Directs the allocation of agency funds to agency operating programs.
Manages the Department's Risk Management and Safety Program.
Acts as the continuity coordinator for the agency.
Prepares budget estimates for Administrative Services.
Serves as agency security coordinator and/or backup.
Prepares data for legislative testimony and may attend or monitor legislative activities.
Develops goals and objectives consistent with the agency's strategic plan.
May represent the agency at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars.
Promotes a harassment-free work environment. Ensures all personnel actions are accomplished without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business management, banking, finance, or a related field is required.
Eight (8) years of finance administration and fiscal accounting, including experience in State of Texas accounting, budgeting, reporting, property accounting, purchasing, and human resources.
Three (3) years managerial/supervisory experience.
State of Texas online accounting systems mastery or work experience (CAPPS Financials and HR/Payroll, and USAS).
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification as a Certified Government Financial Manager.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant.
Certification as a Level 1 Professional Continuity Practitioner.
Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Manager.
Certification as s Certified Texas Contract Developer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of finance administration, budget control, and fiscal accounting.
Knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll System (USPS), State Property Accounting (SPA), CAPPS - Financials and HR/Payroll.
Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
Thorough knowledge of state laws pertaining to public funds and governmental finance.
Thorough knowledge of business continuity planning.
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives.
Proficient in operating personal computers using word processing and spreadsheet software such as Word and Excel.
Ability to direct and supervise others, to direct complex accounting programs, to budget funds, to set up accounting systems, to understand and interpret laws and regulations and to interpret and apply complex accounting theory.
Above average skills in written and verbal communications
Physical & Cognitive Requirements:
The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, copiers, printers, telephone, and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones.
Frequent sitting.
Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
Travel with less than 10% with possible overnight stays.
How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on- line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment
Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) .
All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information
Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process.
Additional Application Requirements:
A copy of college transcripts must be uploaded in the File Attachment section of your CAPPS application to be considered for this position. (Evaluation of Foreign Credentials by a NACES or AICE member evaluation service must be submitted if all or part of degree was completed outside the U.S.)
Please contact jobs@dob.texas.gov immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.
Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
Remarks:
State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming "directly or indirectly indebted to, or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner." See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107.
Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.
E-Verify:
This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 475-1345.
