Job description

Denton County MHMR Center employees are committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Denton County MHMR Center defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Denton County MHMR Center employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Under direction of the Controller and within federal, state, and local guidelines performs accounting budget and analytic work. This position adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of HHSC and DCMHMR. Work involves conducting financial modeling on various Center programs to measure, analyze, and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans, advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives, and preparing reports for management in addition to state and federal partners. Works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train others.

Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration (with emphasis in Accounting, or related field); Five (5) years of Governmental Accounting experience or a combination of seven (7) years of Governmental Accounting, Public Accounting and not for Profit Accounting; Knowledge and experience in grant administration preferred; Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

All job specific training must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Excel and MS Office is required.
• Familiarity with accounting/financial statements.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of budget and forecast reports across multiple funding sources.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Work independently at a high level of accuracy with great attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and report data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program management and other Center employees.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Essential Duties

· Under the direction of the Controller, perform analysis and review of the Center’s multiple programs tracing the costs back to the underlying activities. Perform a program analysis, labor analysis, cost allocations, cost analyst and trends to assist in the development of strategies. Report findings to the Executive Director, CFO and Controller.

· Prepare, coordinate and administer agency budgets and budget amendments, budget procedures, and provide technical assistance on budget issues to program management; guide cost analysis processes by enforcing policies and procedures; provide trends and forecasts; explain processes and techniques and recommend budget actions; supervise and perform management and operational analysis of agency programs; develop and maintain the annual cost allocation plan for the agency; train and assist program personnel.

· Participate in annual budget process and monitors monthly “budget vs. actual” performance, providing timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; oversee, prepare, and track department and program budgets; prepare budgetary and management reports, trend analysis, financial models and analyze financial and operational metrics to evaluate and direct performance.

· Evaluate budgetary processes for the entire agency; prepare monthly detailed variance reports; provide expenditure data, trends, and budget recommendations; analyze and recommend indirect rates; track statistical information; assist with state agency monitoring responses; recommend financial actions by assessing options in relation to organization goals; support management planning and decision making by identifying, maintaining, and evaluating information and recommending actions.

· Assist the Controller with the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/Financing Department including spending and budget review and analysis; ensure timely completion of month end close process by completing assigned work and assisting others as needed to meet deadlines; prepare audit work for external auditors.

· Under the direction of the Controller, the position prepares state and federally mandated cost reports; perform other job duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,160.00 - $61,360.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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