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Manager IV/V (Budget & Payroll Manager)

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$8,750–$9,583.33
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Auditing, BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution) Unix Operating System, Beverages, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Software, Computer Workstations, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Develop Methodologies, Digital Media, Driver's License, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Federal Assistance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Administration, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Government, Government Accounting, Grant Administration/Management, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Homeland Security, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Internet Technology, Internet/Online Service, Interpret Regulations, Keyboards, Law Enforcement, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Messaging Middleware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Military, Office Equipment, Operational Improvement, Operations, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Policy Evaluation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project Tracking, Public Safety, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Schedule Development, Set Goals, Social Security Administration, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Time Management, USPS (United States Post Office)
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today
Salary: $8,750.00 - $9,583.33 Monthly
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Classified Regular Full Time
Job Number: 202600086
Division: Business Services Division
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt

General Description

Performs highly complex/advanced (senior level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of budget, grants, payroll and time and leave. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating business functions, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions

40%Manages the day-to-day work activities for budget and payroll personnel.
  • Manages the establishment of goals and objectives for budget, grants, and payroll personnel; develops and approves schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals; manages evaluation activities.
  • Manages the development of guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, monitors compliance with budget and payroll policies and procedures.
  • Manages the creation and submission of Legislative Appropriations Request, Federal Disaster reports, Governor's Operating Budget as well as the Annual Non-Financial Report
  • Manages reporting requirements to oversight agencies including the Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Auditor's Office, Legislative Budget Board and Office of the Governor. Oversee special-projects, program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
  • Manages Grants Coordinator and related grant process; ensures grant applications, expenditure tracking and quarterly reports are submitted timely.
25%Oversees the development and implementation of techniques for evaluating business functions or division or department activities.
  • Oversees staff development plans and activities.
  • Monitors agency expenditures and patterns and reports anomalies to executive management.
  • Conducts programs focusing on continuous process improvement
  • Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and makes adjustment as necessary.
25%Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
  • Provides technical guidance for payroll, budget, grants and time and leave.
  • Represents BSD in management and commission meetings and/or at committee hearings.
  • Assists in the coordination of federal funds related to disasters or other funds related to mandatory transfers.
10%Manage multiple business functions and provide oversight to associated personnel.
  • Plans, assigns, and manages activities of budget, grants and payroll staff.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
MQs, KSA, License/Certifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is generally preferred.

Experience:
- For Manager IV -- Four (4) years of experience in managing budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and position control. The position requires demonstrated knowledge of Legislative Budget Board (LBB) rules and instructions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) rules and guidance, and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Additionally, knowledge of human-resource-related policies and procedures is required. Experience must include application of CPA and SAO standards on personnel actions, payroll, and time and leave.

- For Manager V - Five (5) years' experience in managing budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policy making, and position control. The position requires demonstrated knowledge of Legislative Budget Board (LBB) rules and instructions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) rules and guidance, and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Additionally, knowledge of human-resource-related policies and procedures is required. Experience must include application of CPA and SAO standards on personnel actions, payroll, and time and leave.

Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year per year basis.

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of finance administration, budget, control and fiscal accounting; and of TABC's financial program, governmental accounting, policies and procedures, and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to personnel actions, time and leave, payroll, financial reporting and expenditures for the agency.
Skills
  • Skill in the use of office equipment and computer software to include CAPPS, CAPPSHR, USPS, USAS, and Microsoft Office.
Abilities
  • Advanced ability to plan, organize, and direct accounting programs; to budget funds, to set up accounting systems; to interpret laws and regulations, to apply accounting theory, and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize workflow to accommodate monthly reporting and additional timelines including overlapping deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain professional working relationships with agency personnel and the public.
  • Ability to work accurately with particular attention to detail and meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to serve as a leader and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
  • Possess a valid Texas driver's license, if applicable
  • Additional certifications maybe required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.
Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information

This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.

This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:

For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at
Supplemental Information
  • The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
  • The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
  • More than one position may be filled from this posting.
  • Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
  • The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:
  • Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code
Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees
Health Insurance
  • Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
  • Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium.
  • Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium.
  • Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.
Dental Coverage
  • Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.
Tax Free Savings Accounts
  • Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.
Retirement
  • When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
  • All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
  • To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.
Life Insurance
  • Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
  • Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.
  • For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents.
  • Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.
Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP): Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee's salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.
Annual and Sick Leave
  • Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.
Paid Holidays
Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the year.
01

Did you graduate from from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business?
  • Yes
  • No

02

How many years of experience in managing budget preparation and analysis, financial management, fiscal policymaking, and position control do you have?
  • 1 year or less
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 or more years

03

Please select if you have any of the below experience/knowledge:
  • Legislative Budget Board (LBB) rules and instructions
  • Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) rules and guidance
  • Human-resource-related policies and procedures
  • Application of CPA and SAO standards on personnel actions, payroll, and time and leave
  • None of the above

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