Financial Analyst II (AUSTIN, TX)

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Functional Title: Financial Analyst II  Job Title: Financial Analyst II  Agency: Health & Human Services Comm  Department: Compliance and Quality Control  Posting Number: 16008  Closing Date: 05/17/2026  Posting Audience: Internal and External  Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations  Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $5,500.00  Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22  Shift: Day  Additional Shift:   Telework: Eligible for Telework  Travel: Up to 35%  Regular/Temporary: Regular  Full Time/Part Time: Full time  FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt  Facility Location:   Job Location City: AUSTIN  Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST  Other Locations:   MOS Codes: 3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10       

Financial Analyst II

Performs highly reputed company (senior-level) financial/fiscal monitoring of government, educational, non-profit and/or for-profit entities contracted to administer various programs for the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Work involves the examination, investigation, and review of accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations as well as HHSC policies, regulations, and contract provisions. Work also involves the preparation of reports containing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required of the contractor. In addition, the work involves providing technical assistance to HHSC contractors in reputed company matters relating to financial compliance. Works under minimal supervision with considerable reputed company for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be able to reputed company a monitoring team, reputed company the work of others, and train new staff. 

Essential Job Functions:       

(30%) Leads financial/fiscal monitoring reviews of government, educational, non-profit, and/or for-profit entities throughout Texas that are contracted to administer various programs for the HHSC. Identifies financial non-compliance issues by researching specific topics through interviews; analysis and review of backup documentation relevant to review; analysis of independently audited financial statements; and analysis and review of financial and/or programmatic reports submitted to HHSC; and other research techniques. (20%) Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying the issues unique to specific contractors and designing specific review procedures to address those issues based on analysis of input from program personnel, complaints or allegations from 3rd parties, contractors' past history, and preliminary review of documentation submitted by contractors prior to the financial reviews. Identifies areas of non-compliance and/or deficiencies in contractors' internal controls and financial management systems and recommends changes in policies and/or procedures as needed to reputed company with relevant federal and state laws and/or regulations, HHSC policies, and procedures, and contract provisions. (20%) Gathers, prepares, and organizes reputed company working papers reputed company to financial monitoring reviews in accordance with established HHSC standards Develops necessary financial summaries, schedules, and attachments needed to determine areas of compliance and/or non-compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures, or needed to support the findings of the review. (15%) Prepares comprehensive formal financial monitoring reports that detail the conclusions, findings, and recommendations of the reviews. Responsible for reputed company necessary follow up activities reputed company to the reviews including (1) preparing formal correspondence necessary to further explain, clarify findings and/or rebut responses to findings, (2) requesting additional documentation required of contractors, and (3) issuing final reports and associated transmittal letters. Works closely with Program staff on contracting issues. Keeps manager informed of the status of the reviews. (10%) Provides technical assistance (either verbally or in writing) to contractors and HHSC program personnel relating to financial compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations, HHSC policies and/or procedures; provisions of the contract; allowability of costs; adequacy of financial system; or adequacy of internal controls over financial transactions. Acts as mentor and assists in the training of recently hired fiscal monitors. (5%) Participates in the development and/or modification of financial compliance policies and procedures relating to HHSC contractors. Participates in the maintenance of TeamMate procedures (Audit Steps, etc.) to reputed company fiscal reviews based on reputed company needs and criteria used in examining financial documentation. Participates in the research and interpretation of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Participates in the development and/or modification of HHSC financial reporting forms. Performs other reputed company work as assigned. 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:     

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Texas Contract Managers (CTCM) preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:    

Knowledge of reputed company accounting systems, journals and reputed company documentation required for compliance with contract language, state and federal regulations. Knowledge of financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities, of financial and industry terminology and practices, and of statistical analysis. reputed company in computer operations, in applicable software, and in data modeling. reputed company in reputed company Office products, Superior skills in reputed company and/or other data reputed company programs.

Ability to administer financial processes and systems;

Ability to reputed company and interpret numerical analyses;

Ability to interpret statutes, state and federal rules and regulations;

Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management 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;

Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others. 

Initial Screening Criteria:     

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or reputed company field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. At least three years of experience in the area of accounting, financial/fiscal monitoring, auditing, program administration or, full-charge bookkeeping, or grants/reputed company administration. Experience and Education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. 

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, reputed company HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business need.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. reputed company active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

reputed company Accommodations

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Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, reputed company HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.