RRC - Budget Team Lead

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107456andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThe Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/. To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per yearTelework options for eligible positions Flexible work schedulesRetirement pension with a 150% agency match - you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w 401(k), 457(b) and RothHealth premiums 100% paid for full-time employeesTuition ReimbursementWellness and Exercise LeaveCareer development programs/opportunities for advancement For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance. Job DescriptionThe Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Budget Team Lead to perform complex budget work and supervise the agency's budget department. This position is responsible for the agency's budget. Major responsibilities include supervising and training the Budget staff; overseeing the agency budget and external budget reports; monitoring cash management; reviewing and analyzing financial data; and responding to financial information requests from the Governor's Office and the Legislative Budget Board. This position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.This position reports to the Budget Director and supervises the Budget Department in the Financial Services Division.Essential Job DutiesPlans, assigns, and supervises the budget department's work.Responsible for Legislative Budget Board reports (Legislative Appropriations Request, the LBB/Governor's Operating Budget, Fiscal Notes, and Ad-hoc information requests).Responsible for the development, approval, and monitoring of the agency's internal budget and related policies and procedures.Provides advice and assistance to staff on the preparation and approval of proposed budget amendments.Conducts Monthly Financial Reviews of the agency budgets and oversees the presentation to Division Directors.Analyzes and reviews budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.Participates in the development of grant proposals and reviews the submission of invoices for federal reimbursement of state expenditures.Provides interpretation on technical questions of financial compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.Approve budget adjustments and appropriations transfers.Performs related work as assigned.Assist with position control For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.Six(6) years of progressively responsible experience in Texas State Government budgeting, finance, or financial capacity and familiarity with th common state standard concepts, practices, and procedures.Experience using the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).One (1) year of experience in a managerial/supervisory position.Preferred QualificationsThree years of experience with the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred.Experience with Legislative Appropriations Requests, Operating Budgets, and Fiscal NotesCertified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of the State of Texas budgetary and fiscal management procedures, including experience in interpreting/implementing the State of Texas General Appropriations Act.Knowledge of financial analyses and budgeting procedures of state agencies, including financial coding and document entry.Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and the State of Texas Accounting Policy Statements.Knowledge of the State Appropriations process and statutes governing appropriations.Knowledge using TEAMS, SharePoint, Microsoft, Excel, and Microsoft Access.Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in accounting software. Ability to perform and interpret budget and financial analyses.Ability to interpret statutes.Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize budget and financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Additional InformationWork Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or s