Comptroller - Budget and Internal Accounting Manager

Applications must be filed at 
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=000

We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! 

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. 

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office.

About The Division:

Join the Budget & Internal Accounting division as the Budget and Internal Accounting Manager. Work reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations. Establish priorities, standards and measurement tools for determining progress with meeting goals. Coordinates and evaluates program activities, develops legislative appropriations requests and internal operating budgets. Meets with legislators, legislative committees, the Governor's Office and the Legislative Budget Board. Recommend funding priorities and alternatives to Executive Management.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Occasional weekend and/or late-evening work may be required. Actual work hours may change based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• 8 years of state agency progressive experience in strategic planning, accounting, budgeting or financial analysis capacity.

• 5 years of experience supervising or managing staff.

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration.

• Experience with the State of Texas Strategic Planning and Budgeting (SPB) system.

• Experience developing operating budgets and/or Legislative Appropriation Requests (LARs).

• Experience coordinating and evaluating program activities or business functions.

• Experience with internal accounting functions of the Centralized Accounting and Personnel/Payroll System of Texas (CAPPS) and/or the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

Substitutions

• One (1) additional year of state agency experience in a planning or financial analysis capacity may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license); and current proof of automobile insurance. 

• The following professional certifications are preferred: 

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  • Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFA)

  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

In this role you will:

Provides direction and managerial guidance to division employees:

• Provides professional oversight and guidance to division staff to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.

• Demonstrates professional conduct and adherence to agency policies.

• Communicates the division and department's goals and objectives.

• Motivates staff to perform at full potential.

• Serves as a model, mentor and motivator to employees.

• Prepares performance appraisals of staff in the division.

• Manages training plans for department staff.

• Creates and implements a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Updates performance appraisals and training plans for department employees.

• Develops plans and alternatives that increase efficiency and productivity while considering agency goals, policies and procedures.

• Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and summaries.

Provides oversight into all internal financial support services for the agency including: 

• Manages agency biennial appropriations request and internal operating budget. 

• Coordinates questions and issues with the Governor's Office, Legislative Budget Board, legislators and legislative committees.

• Reviews and approves budget preparation and expenditure monitoring, vendor payments, accounting and financial reporting, payroll and information resource planning activities.

• Reviews results of reports and ensures accuracy and timeliness to provide the highest levels of services to internal and external clients.

• Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and summaries.

• Recommends agency funding options and alternatives as required.

• Continuously monitors agency expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary directives and mandates.

• Organizes resources to meet department goals and objectives.

• Develops budget plans, business plans and directs employee workloads.

• Approves all salary actions and non-salary expenditures incurred by the department including amendments to operating budget.

• Ensures that staff meetings are held on a regular basis to disseminate information to department supervisors and staff.

• Ensures that documents meet Records Retention requirements.

• Serve as a liaison, representative, and subject matter expert for Budget and Internal Accounting for stakeholders, external organizations, and other agencies.

• Represents Budget and Internal Accounting at meetings, workgroups, conferences, committees, panels, and other events as needed.

• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, 

Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.