Job #: 2026-52

• TWC Job #: 16982019
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Monthly Salary: $8,750.00 – $10,000.00
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B28
• Class: 1086
• Status: Open

Senior Financial Analyst – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst V) to work in the Financial Services Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $8,750.00 – $10,000.00 a month ($105,000.00 – $120,000.00 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) financial analysis and regulatory work.  Work involves compiling, reviewing, and analyzing financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory issues.

• Performs senior-level financial reporting and analysis for the administrative and programmatic activities within the Office of the Governor.
• Develops and maintains detailed executive financial summaries as directed by the CFO.
• Coordinates analysis of agency’s programs to determine their effect on the financial management of the agency’s resources which can include budget variance reports.
• Establishes and monitors internal controls for FSD.
• Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws and regulations.
• Works with units within FSD on Public Information Requests (PIR’s), internal and external audits, and other reviews of financial information.
• Evaluates existing processes and procedures, documents as necessary and makes recommendations to enhance efficiency within the agency.
• Conducts quality control reviews of the allocation process between agencies.
• Provides interpretation on technical questions of financial and regulatory compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Collaborates with other FSD staff on internal and external audits.
• Compiles or performs ad-hoc request of senior-level accounting work as directed by the CFO.
• May evaluate, monitor, and compile information for Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) and agency’s Indirect Cost Allocation Plan.
• May reconcile various ledgers in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) accounting system.  Performs variance analysis between the State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), CAPPS, and internal systems as needed.
• Maintains a regular work attendance and may work extended hours as needed.

How You’ll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in finance, accounting, economic development, economics, business administration, or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of professional experience in finance, accounting, economic development, economics, business administration, political science, public administration, or a related field.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.  Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will substitute for two (2) years of experience.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant; and
• Experience using the CAPPS financials and USAS.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.