Comptroller - Grant Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst II-III)

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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. 

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About The Division:

Join the Contract Administration & Procurement division as a Grant Financial Analyst! Work involves administering financial processes and systems; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending and approving appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. May supervise the work of others.

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Salary: 

·       Financial Analyst II: $6,281.33 - $6,583.33/monthly

·       Financial Analyst III: $7,333.33 - $7,560.00/monthly

Minimum Qualifications

Financial Analyst II:

·         Bachelor’s degree.

·         Two years of experience in a grant-related field, one year of which are in a public sector or a non-profit grant role. 

·         Experience in grant program development, planning, management, monitoring and audit services.

·         Experience with Contract Management System, Grant Management System, or Centralized Accounting System.

Financial Analyst III:

·         Bachelor’s degree.

·         Three years of experience in a grant-related field, two years of which are in a public sector or a non-profit grant role. 

·         Experience in grant program development, planning, management, monitoring and audit services.

·         Experience with Contract Management System, Grant Management System, or Centralized Accounting System.

Preferred Qualifications

Financial Analyst II:

·         One year of experience in a grant-related field with a Texas state agency.

Financial Analyst III:

·         Two years of experience in a grant-related field with a Texas state agency.

Substitutions

·         One additional year of experience in a grant-related field may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Licenses and Certifications

·         Preferred Certifications:

o    Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).

o    Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

In this role you will:

·         Provides administrative support for CPA agency grant programs from initiation to grant award, including grant monitoring, reimbursements review, and grant closeout. 

·         Manages interactions between CPA grant program divisions, Legal, Budget, ISO, and CAO relating to the acquisition and entry of key grant data and approvals for the planning, notice, program initiation, and award.

·         Investigates and resolves grant issues as required. 

·         Provides for audit support as needed.

·         Administers the development, analysis, and review of grant financial data, reimbursements, and applicable business, financial, and/or regulatory plans.

·         Oversees legal and regulatory requirements related to CPA grant transactions.

·         Provides quality control for grant management systems as needed.

·         Ensures grant files contain required data and documentation to fulfil statutory requirements and are audit ready.

·         Provides key grant management reports related to grant assignments, grant status, and grant issues.

·         Performs other 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.

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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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

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.