First Bank of West Texas

Dept Banking - Assistant CFO - Manager VI - VII (00050479)

Organization

: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF BANKING

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:

Austin HQ

2601 North Lamar Blvd

Austin 78705

Job

: Management

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1606 1605

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 28 27

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 10,500.00 - 12,500.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

: Jun 9, 2025, 5:00:00 AM

Closing Date

: Ongoing

Description

Working Title: Assistant Chief Financial Officer

State Classification: Manager VI - VII

Class No. / Sal Grp: 1605 / B27 ; 1606 / B28

Monthly Salary: Manager VI - $10,500.00 - $11,500.00

Manager VII - $11,000.00 – $12,500.00

(Salary and Classification Commensurate with Experience)

Location: Austin, Texas

FLSA Status: Exempt

Overnight Travel: Minimal Travel – up to 10%

Mission:

The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work assisting with the administration of the daily operations and activities of the agency’s Administrative Services Division. Daily activities may be related to various accounting areas, including, but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel, payroll, and/or financial reporting. In addition, assignments encompass the procurement area to include working with procurement staff to ensure compliance with state procurement and contracting requirements. Other ad-hoc projects may be assigned at the discretion of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Supervises the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties:

• Analyze and evaluate accounts payable and accounts receivable documents for compliance with state rules and regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate travel vouchers for compliance with state rules and regulations and internal Department policies.
• Analyze and evaluate payroll documents for accuracy and compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate procurement documentation, including, but not limited to purchase orders, contracts, requests for proposals, and/or requests for qualifications for compliance with state rules and regulations and internal Department policies.
• Ensure procurement reporting per state rules and regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate accounting and procurement workflows to identify opportunities to streamline and gain efficiencies and make recommendations to the CFO.
• Develop and/or revise policy and procedures.
• Recommend improvements, adaptations or revisions to Administrative Services Division procedures.
• Ad-hoc project may be assigned as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualification:

Experience and Education Requirements:

Manager VI:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a business-related field.
• Minimum three years of working experience in CAPPS Financials.
• A graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a business related field of study may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Manager VII:

• Same education as a Manager VI
• Minimum four years of working experience in CAPPS Financials.
• A graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a business related field of study may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Please attach a copy of your college transcripts to your CAPPS application. (Evaluation of Foreign Credentials must be submitted if all or part of degree was completed outside the U.S.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years working experience in USAS.
• Two years working CAPPS HR/Payroll experience.
• One year working state procurement experience.
• Master of Business Administration.
• Texas Contract Developer Certification.
• Texas Contract Manager Certification.
• Annual Financial Reporting Experience.
• Staff supervision.
• Government Financial Manager certification or Certified Public Accountant license.

Special Requirements:

• Position requires at least 10% overnight travel.
• Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
• This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
• Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
• Final applicants may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to assist with division management; manage project activities; establish project goals and objectives; exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; prepare reports; and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of state accounting and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of and experience in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials and HR/Payroll.
• Knowledge of and experience in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Knowledge of and experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to work at high level in Excel with complex formulas and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of and experience in Adobe Pro, including document editing and accessibility.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial and procurement documents and reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, copiers, printers, telephone, and client/customer contact. 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. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.

This position requires:

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent sitting.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Position requires up to 10% overnight travel.

How to Apply:

To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on- line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:

Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) .

Transcripts:

If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be uploaded in CAPPS for your application to be considered complete. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member credential evaluation service. Please contact jobs@dob.texas.gov immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.

Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Remarks: State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to, or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.

E-Verify: This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer 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.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 475-1345.

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