Financial Manager

Job Title

Financial Manager

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

• Financial Services
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• $7,703.06 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

• Job Description
• Financial Manager
• $7,703.06 per month
• 1 Full-Time Position
• College Station, Texas

The Role at a Glance

The Financial Manager is responsible for working with agency staff and external stakeholders to perform complex accounting work, including the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. The Financial Manager is responsible for the setup and ongoing maintenance of accounts in the Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and oversees account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

This role also maintains and develops financial reporting templates and procedures to support operational efficiency. The Financial Manager assists with various compliance reporting requirements, including state and federal submissions. Additionally, this position serves as a backup for the security administration of key financial systems and participates in relevant meetings.

This position reports to the Controller.

Qualifications of the Role

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience in Business or Accounting.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Equivalency: Will consider a Master’s degree in a related field with six years of Business or Accounting experience; an Associate’s degree with ten years of Business or Accounting experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with twelve years of Business or Accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or business from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in State or Governmental Accounting.
• Five years of experience with FAMIS and other Texas A&M University System business applications.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to regularly use a computer/keyboard.
• Ability to lift and/or move moderately weighted financial paperwork, files, records, and office supplies.
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Knowledge of TAMUS Financial and Business applications, such as FAMIS, FAMISweb, AggieBuy, Emburse, Business Objects, Maestro and Cadency.
• Knowledge of State of Texas financial systems, such as Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Automated Budget and Evaluation System for Texas (ABEST).
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Equipment: Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
• Notifications: This position is security sensitive.
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
• As part of TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head.
• This position may require independent domestic travel by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Financial Analysis and Reporting (50)%:

Conducts monthly review of USAS AIM reports and works with TAMU System Office and/or Comptroller’s Office to resolve any issues as needed.

Completes monthly financial reports, analyzes data to determine causes of fluctuations, and monitors budget-to-actuals for year-end projections.

Maintains templates and reports in Business Objects for financial analysis and reporting needs.

Assists in preparation and analysis of Annual Financial Report (AFR), which may include Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), State Grant Pass-Through Reporting (SPTR), Accounting Policy Statement 011 (APS011), General Revenue Reconciliation and related worksheets.

Assists with various quarterly reporting, which may include, but is not limited to, ABEST/USAS Reconciliation, Pandemic Reporting, and Gifts, Donations, Grants, and Endowments (GDGE).

Assists with various annual reporting, which may include, but is not limited to, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) and Sources & Uses.

Accounting & Reconciliation (40%):

Completes various accounting entries in FAMIS and USAS related to construction accounting, Cash Concentration Pool, monthly payroll benefits, and year-end accounting.

Creates and maintains FAMIS accounts, state banks, payroll accounting analysis codes, and flag attributes to ensure financial transactions process correctly throughout the year.

Creates and maintains written procedures for FAMIS General Ledger (GL) and Bank reconciliations.

Works directly with TAMU/ALEXT to implement and maintain Cadency for bank and GL reconciliations.

Monitors clearing accounts for timely clearing and identifies corrective action for outstanding items.

Other Duties (10%):

Serves as backup for security administration of FAMIS, USAS, and integrated TAMU business applications.

Attends various meetings within the agency, TAMU System, and Texas Comptroller’s Office as related to financial accounting and reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.