TDA - Chief Financial Officer (Budget, Accounting, Contracts & Procurement) (58542)
Company: Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel Syste
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description - TDA - Chief Financial Officer (Budget,
Accounting, Contracts & Procurement) (58542) (00031336) Job
Description TDA - Chief Financial Officer (Budget, Accounting,
Contracts & Procurement) (58542) ( 00031336 ) Organization :
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work
Locations : SFA OFFICES AUSTIN - 11 FLOOR 1700 N. Congress Ste 1100
Austin 78701 Job : Management Employee Status : Regular Schedule
State Job Code : 1626 Salary Admin Plan : B Grade : 32 Salary (Pay
Basis) : 12,500.00 - 12,500.00 ( Monthly ) Number of Openings : 1
Overtime Status : Exempt Job Posting : Mar 8, 2023, 5:24:22 PM
Closing Date : Mar 23, 2023, 4:59:00 AM Description CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER (Budget, Accounting, Contracts and Procurement) State
Classification: Director VII - 1626 The Texas Department of
Agriculture Financial Services Division supports TDA programs by
performing financial duties in the areas of accounting, budget,
purchasing, contracting, accounts payable and payroll. WHAT YOU'LL
DO The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports directly to the Deputy
Commissioner. You will direct and oversee the effective management
of the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Financial Services
Division. You will be responsible for developing, executing and
achieving the strategic goals and objectives of the division,
managing complex issues and be involved in long-term planning to
contribute to the attainment of the agency's goals, objectives and
mission. In addition, you will provide financial information and
advice to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Deputy Commissioner,
Executive staff, Senior staff, and the Texas Legislature and its
various committees as needed. You will work under minimal
supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct and oversee
the agency's financial operations, including payroll,
purchasing/contracts, payment processing, cash management,
financial reporting, budget development and monitoring and revenue
estimating; and ensure division compliance with agency policies and
administrative requirements. Oversee, manage and monitor time
submissions and approval and conduct perform appraisals of direct
and indirect employees ensuring high professional standards and
customer service excellence are met at every staff level; ensure
appraisals are conducted timely, appropriate and adequate staff
development plans are created and executed; and ensure objective
metrics are utilized based on developed job descriptions, and
supervisors/team leaders are evaluating consistently and equitably;
ensure proper hiring policies and practices are followed and work
closely with Human Resources (HR) to ensure positions are filled
timely. Identify financial resources needed to accomplish TDA's
mission, goals and objectives; and develop fiscal policy and
guidelines for the agency. Lead the development and ensure the
accuracy of the Strategic Plan, Legislative Appropriations Request,
operating budget, Annual Financial Report and other required
reports and documents. Establish division goals and objectives,
including the division's strategic plan; establish, develop and
approve schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals;
and perform ongoing planning functions to meet performance targets
and improve operations while following division and agency policies
and procedures. Provide information to the Legislature, Legislative
Budget Board (LBB), Comptroller of Public Accounts, Governor's
Office of Budget and Planning, State Auditor's Office, Sunset
Commission, Senate Finance Committee and House Appropriations
Committee, as well as other state and federal agencies requesting
financially related information Develop grants policy and
procedures; ensure that TDA meets all federal and private financial
standards for grants management; and ensure that grants funds are
expended appropriately and in accordance with generally accepted
accounting requirements. Conduct annual cost recovery studies and
assist with the analysis of agency minority procurement data. Serve
as the Chief Financial Officer in legislative and financial
services business, including providing testimony at legislative
meetings, compiling financial information and communicating with
legislative and oversight agency staff. Coordinate and provide
guidance to agency staff in preparing fiscal note responses to the
LBB during the legislative session. Oversee internal operating
budgets to ensure fiscal viability. Monitor and analyze budgets,
expenditures and encumbrances to identify problems, prepare budget
amendments as necessary; and advise the program staff, division
management, and upper management on the status of agency budgets.
Monitor state and federal grant expenditures; and assist in
preparing and overseeing state and federal grant reports in
accordance with state and federal guidelines, including requests
for reimbursement. Evaluate division operations and performance to
identify and implement short-range, mid-range and long-range goals
and objectives; and monitor progress and develop and implement
corrective action plans, as required. Serve as a direct liaison to
the private industries, other government agencies and various other
entities with which the division interacts. Ensure the division
staff is technically proficient in meeting long-term operational
goals through activities such as classroom training, team building,
on-the-job training, job rotations and special assignments and
projects. Ensure employees share knowledge through cross training.
Develop and review federal and state laws, regulations and policies
related to the division; work closely with the Legal Services
Division to draft appropriate changes in TDA rules, regulation, or
policy. Monitor and report on hearings of legislative committees,
such as the House Appropriations and Senate Finance committees,
during regular and special sessions for actions that may impact
TDA. Testify at legislative meetings, as necessary. Perform quality
assurance work to analyze program efficiency and effectiveness and
to develop procedures for improvement or the initiation/revision of
policies and procedures. - Manage financial division projects from
pre-inception to implementation, including new policies and
procedures to ensure program efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in and provide leadership for special division projects
and guide business process improvement and cultural change. Provide
consultative and technical assistance and respond to technical
requests related to the duties of the division to businesses, other
TDA staff, related state agencies and organizations. Oversee the
status on each project assigned and/or developed and report
performance of the division's efforts. Represent the division and
act as the point-of-contact on all issues and at functions related
to the division as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner. Ensure
consistent and effective communication with the internal management
regarding issues pertinent to their operations. Maintain your level
of expertise and professional training and education. Follow all
TDA policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree. Eight (8)
years' work experience in the management of budget preparation and
analysis and experience in general accounting, accounts payable and
purchasing. State of Texas online accounting systems experience
(CAPPS and USAS). -Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
Administration, Economics or related field or a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) license (in good standing) can substitute for an
undergraduate degree and two (2) years of work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Work experience serving in a Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) capacity or similar role at a State of
Texas agency. State agency accounting and financial operations
experience, including experience in preparing the
Annual Financial Report (AFR) and/or experience with Legislative
Appropriations Request (LAR). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in
good standing in Texas. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Extensive
working knowledge of Texas state laws pertaining to public funds,
governmental finance and automated accounting systems; of
governmental accounting theory, Comptroller of Public Accounts
accounting policies and the General Appropriations Act; of the
legislative process; of local, state, and federal laws and
regulations relevant to program activities and/or business
functions; and the principles and practices of public
administration and management. Skill in establishing plans and
setting objectives and goals that support an overall business
strategy; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Excellent leadership, management and strategic planning skills; and
critical thinking skills. Ability to direct and organize program
activities and/or business functions; to establish goals and
objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems,
evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to
develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports;
to communicate effectively; to energize, develop and build rapport
at all levels within an organization; to make presentations and
testify at hearings; to supervise the work of others; and to
exercise sound judgment and discretion. ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS, This position requires work in a normal office work
environment, and may have exposure to dust, environmental allergens
and pathogens consistent with normal business activities and human
contact. Work activity is mostly sedentary in nature but may
involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping
and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and
coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to
30 pounds. You must be able work extended periods at a computer and
may be required to work extended hours and some evenings and
weekends, as needed. This position may involve travel (up to 5%* ),
occasionally overnight. BENEFITS The State of Texas offers a
variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive
and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation.
Benefits include:
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