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TWDB - 26-36: CFO-to-Go Administrator (Financial Examiner III)

Texas Water Development Board, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Position Title TWDB - 26-36: CFO-to-Go Administrator (Financial Examiner III)

– Texas Water Development Board

Job Summary Performs moderately complex (journey-level) financial examination and consultative services. The role oversees the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Go program, reviews and evaluates consultative services and technical assistance provided by certified public accounting firms, conducts financial examinations, analysis, compliance monitoring, and related data research and reporting.

Essential Job Functions

Oversee CPA firms' auditing records to verify assets, liabilities, trends, and transactions for solvency and compliance.

Assist with soliciting and evaluating bids, select vendors, prepare work orders, and manage program budget.

Develop and maintain an inventory of entities that are potentially eligible to participate in the CFO-to-Go program.

Make recommendations to agency leadership regarding candidates for the program.

Communicate program objectives and benefits to potential participants.

Oversee the development of action plans to complete program assessment.

Coordinate the work of contracted certified public accounting firms to conduct financial examinations of organizations.

Communicate observations, recommendations, and proposed remediation strategies to program participants and agency leadership.

Identify areas of progress, improvement, or concern, make recommendations, and assist in resolving problems.

Review reports of financial examinations by entities participating in the CFO-to-Go program.

Speak to TWDB groups, management, and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program.

Secure support for the CFO-to-Go program.

Consult with borrowers in the TWDB portfolio involved in the CFO-to-Go program to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness.

Develop CFO-to-Go program policies, procedures, standards, manuals, and plan program activities in accordance with program objectives and goals.

Conduct financial examinations, analysis, compliance monitoring, and related data research and reporting.

Conduct financial compliance and stability reviews of TWDB bondholder municipalities to identify material noncompliance or default risk.

Evaluate noncompliance and default risk, implementing corrective actions and strategies for intervention and monitoring.

Examine borrowers’ records, transactions, assets, and liabilities.

Analyze financial trends to assess financial condition.

Review borrowers' ordinances, bond covenants, loan agreements, and grant contracts to determine compliance with TWDB requirements.

Plan and coordinate remediation efforts of troubled organizations and determine regulatory compliance relative to business operations.

Prepare and submit reports of financial examinations that include evaluations, templates, policy guidance, and recommendations for regulatory or judicial actions.

Coordinate with other divisions within the agency.

Coordinate CPA firm recommendations from the CFO-To-Go program with Financial Compliance for review and approval.

May assist in the development of financial reports specific to the state revolving funds.

May review and revise agency policies.

Maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Ensure individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.

Maintain required certifications and licenses and meet the continuing education needs and requirements of the position, including attending mandatory training courses.

May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.

Three years of relevant work experience in financial monitoring, examination, accounting, or auditing work.

Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree or MBA with a specialization in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Finance, Data Science and/or Math.

More than three years of experience in financial monitoring, examination, accounting, or auditing work.

Two years of relevant work experience in managing, administering, or working with contracts.

Possess one or more professional certification(s): CPA, CMA, CIA, CTP or other relevant certifications.

Certified as a Texas Contract Manager license (CTCM).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Compliance Division.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

Knowledge of statistical analysis, auditing and accounting standards under statutory accounting principles (SAP) and accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of financial and industry terminology practices, corporate structures, business operating procedures, management controls, and internal reporting techniques.

Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.

Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.

Ability to meet agency in‑office requirements.

Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.

Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.

Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.

Ability to perform routine and non‑routine work assignments accurately and on‑time with little or no supervision.

Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.

Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.

Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, mainly within Texas.

Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.

Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Ability to train others.

Benefits The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives to support a work/life balance.

For more information, visit

http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp .

How to Apply

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions. To access them, register or log in at CAPPS Recruit.

Equal Opportunity The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, and activities.

Contact Information Headquarters: Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

Email:

hr@twdb.texas.gov

Phone:

(512) 475-2142

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Finance and Sales

Industries Government Administration

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