GLO - Financial Analyst III-IV (Financial Analyst)

Job Description

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Financial Analyst III-IV (Financial Analyst) within the Community Development & Revitalization Department of the agency.

Financial Analyst III : Performs advanced (senior-level) financial analysis for the CDR Operations team, ensuring functionality between Federal and State finances. This position includes reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data across multiple systems and providing reconciliation when necessary; additionally recommending and approving appropriate actions to resolve financial discrepancies and suggestions for procedural improvement. Working under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May supervise the work of others.

Financial Analyst IV : Performs highly advanced (senior-level) financial analysis for the CDR Operations team, ensuring functionality between Federal and State finances. This position includes reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data across multiple systems and providing reconciliation when necessary; additionally recommending and approving appropriate actions to resolve financial discrepancies and suggestions for procedural improvement. Working under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude in regard to initiative and independent judgment. May supervise the work of others.

Our Mission :

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be :

• Reviews recommended solutions from junior team members regarding adjustments and corrections of financial data in multiple systems including CMD, DRGR, CAPPS and TIGR. Works closely and coordinates directly with CDR Management, Internal teams and Support teams (Finance, Legal and Contracts) to ensure corrections are processed accurately and timely for CDR's grant portfolio.
• Ensures accuracy of data in TIGR and QuickBase, using the resources for financial oversight activities as they relate to contract, program, and grant reconciliation and closeout.
• Oversees and analyzes the completion of voucher reviews and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with established procedures, accuracy, completeness of data, and presence of adequate documentation.
• Assists with developing junior team members and implementing internal financial policies and procedures, including documentation of processes, work instructions, job aids, etc. Assists with training and educating CDR staff with financial knowledge and best practices.
• Identifies areas of needed change and assists with the creation and implementation of solutions to improve CDR and FAC team operations.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

o FA III : Three (3)+ years experience in business analysis, finance, budget, or related field.

o FA IV : Four (4)+ years experience in business analysis, finance, budget, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client / customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits :

Veterans :

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