[Hiring] Financial Analyst II @TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

Role Description

Performs highly complex (senior-level) financial/fiscal monitoring of government, educational, non-profit and/or for-profit entities contracted to administer various programs for the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Work involves the examination, investigation, and review of accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations as well as HHSC policies, regulations, and contract provisions. Work also involves the preparation of reports containing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required of the contractor. In addition, the work involves providing technical assistance to HHSC contractors in all matters relating to financial compliance. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be able to lead a monitoring team, oversee the work of others, and train new staff.

Essential Job Functions

• (30%) Leads financial/fiscal monitoring reviews of government, educational, non-profit, and/or for-profit entities throughout Texas that are contracted to administer various programs for the HHSC.
• (20%) Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying the issues unique to specific contractors and designing specific review procedures to address those issues.
• (20%) Gathers, prepares, and organizes all working papers related to financial monitoring reviews in accordance with established HHSC standards.
• (15%) Prepares comprehensive formal financial monitoring reports that detail the conclusions, findings, and recommendations of the reviews.
• (10%) Provides technical assistance (either verbally or in writing) to contractors and HHSC program personnel relating to financial compliance.
• (5%) Participates in the development and/or modification of financial compliance policies and procedures relating to HHSC contractors.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Texas Contract Managers (CTCM) preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of complex accounting systems, journals and source documentation required for compliance with contract language, state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities, of financial and industry terminology and practices, and of statistical analysis.
• Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in data modeling.
• Skill in Microsoft Office products, Superior skills in Excel and/or other database programs.
• Ability to administer financial processes and systems.
• Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses.
• Ability to interpret statutes, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.