Deputy Director I (Chief Financial Officer)

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It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionPosition Title:Deputy Director I (Chief Financial Officer)Class/Group:1630/B33Military Occupation Specialty Code:Navy 641X; Coast Guard SEI15Fair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptNumber of Vacancies:1Salary Range:$15,833.33 - $18,750.00 / monthlyDuration:RegularHours Worked Weekly:40Travel:OccasionalWork Location:San Antonio, Texas and#8211; preferred work locationAustin, Texas - optionalWeb site:Inquiries to: To Apply:Select the link below to search for this position: the job posting number and#8220;00053287and#8221; in the keyword search.You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.Once ready, select and#8220;Submitand#8221; on the and#8220;Review and Submitand#8221; page.If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid.Special Instructions:Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the terview Place/Time:Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.Selective Service Registration:Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.H-1B Visa Sponsorship:We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Equal Opportunity EmployerTexas Cyber Command does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation.Position DescriptionClass/Group:1630/B33Title:Chief Financial OfficerFair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptPosition SummaryPerforms highly advanced (senior-level) managerial and executive level work leading Texas Cyber Commandand#8217;s financial direction and operations. Work involves strategic and operational planning, and organization and management of the agencyand#8217;s day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, accounting, and human resources functions. Advises and recommends appropriate action to management on fiscal and budget matters and institutes controls for sound fiscal management of agency funds to achieve program goals and objectives. Responsible for fiscal accountability to state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies. Serves as a member of the agencyand#8217;s senior management group. Participates in setting and carrying out strategic direction of the agency. Works closely with the agency head on the day-to-day financial agency strategies and operations. Works under the Agency Head with minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Oversees the daily activities of the Chief Financial Division. Establishes division goals and objectives and directs fiscal operations in accordance with state requirements and agency strategic plan.Responsible for establishing and directing the maintenance of efficient accounting systems for controlling, recording, and reporting agency financial information, with emphasis on ensuring the overall quality control and integrity of agency financial systems and information.Formulates and implements policies and procedures for budget and financial activities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.Responsible for analysis and interpretation of expenditure patterns, budget projections, and financial position of the agency, including oversight of fiscal note preparation and analysis of proposed and/or new legislation to determine impact on agency financial position.Performs all aspects of managing departmental staff, including hiring, staff development, conducting performance evaluations, developing and updating job descriptions and plans, addressing training needs, and managing and reporting leave.Prepares and presents financial and budget information to Agency management,, including the Annual Operating Budget, the Legislative Appropriations Request, quarterly financial statements, the Annual Financial Report, sales graphs, and quarterly audit status reports.Works with the Governorand#8217;s Office and federal oversight agencies on developing and monitoring the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan.Works with and responds to requests from representatives of other government bodies including the Governorand#8217;s Office, the Legislative Budget Board, the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and the State Auditorand#8217;s Office.Performs other work-related duties as assigned.Qualifications: EducationGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major in accounting, finance, business, or related field.Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma or equivalent certificate required.)Experience and Training RequiredMinimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management including the development and management of budgets, accounting, financial operations, and reporting.Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a supervisory or management position in a financial environment.Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Experience and Training PreferredExperience in state governmental accounting and management, including experience with the State of Texas legislative budget processes and annual financial report processes.Experience implementing business process improvements.Experience in financial operations of cost recovery and/or self-supporting programs.Experience implementing and maintaining automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Financial Accounting Systems.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, to include generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting and financial reporting standards.Knowledge of cost recovery and rate setting practices.Knowledge of contracting and procurement best practices.Knowledge of the state of Texasand#8217; Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Personnel/Payroll System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and the Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).Skill influencing others to perform their jobs in a timely, accurate, and effective manner.Ability to effectively lead and manage a team; includes motivating team members, driving individual and team productivity to meet agency goals and objectives, providing guidance and direction, setting clear expectations, having difficult conversations, and making difficult decisions.Ability to negotiate among competing int

Created: 2025-10-13