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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Financial Analyst III in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionFinancial Analyst IIIPerforms advanced (senior-level) financial 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 matters relating to financial compliance. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates and participates in the (a) research and interpretation of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and (b) development and/or modification of HHSC financial reporting processes, procedures and forms. Must be able to lead fiscal monitoring teams, providing technical guidance to ensure the reporting process is adequately reviewed for accurate details. Must oversee the work of others, and train new staff. Must be proficient in technical writing and policy maintenance. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Performs complex financial monitoring of government, educational, non-profit and/or for-profit entities contracted to administer various programs for the 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. Escalates and coordinates the resolution of problematic onsite reviews as necessary with HHSC divisional staff, HHSC programs, the Fiscal Monitoring Unit (FMU) Manager and/or Director. In addition, the work involves providing technical assistance to HHSC contractors in matters relating to financial compliance. (30%) Reviews the work of other fiscal monitors as requested by the Director and/or Manager, overseeing the status of the project to ensure timely completion, and performs final review and/or approval of onsite and desk review reports, the backup documentation supporting the report, the follow-up correspondence associated with the report, and all other written materials prepared by staff as assigned. Reviews projects for completeness; for compliance with standards; for uniformity in methods; and for adherence to statutes, agency rulings and HHSC/FMU rules and procedures. Makes written recommendations for the disposition of unresolved review findings or other items of questioned cost. Assist in preparation of annual financial monitoring plan, which includes the development and implementation of the annual risk assessment, as needed. (20%) Trains new fiscal monitors on all aspects of the fiscal review process. Evaluates staff work performance, coordinating with the Director and Manager to provide counseling and guidance as required. Performs quality assessment https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607903 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.