Budget Team Lead

Railroad Commission of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options for eligible position

Retirement pension with 150% agency/US

Health premiums 100% paid for full‑tim

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness and Exercise Leave

Job summary

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Budget Team Lead to manage the agency's budgeting function, supervise the Budget staff, and deliver external budget reports. You will monitor cash flow, analyze financial data, and respond to requests from the Governor’s Office and LBB.

The role requires strong leadership and expertise in state budgeting. Expose yourself to legislative appropriations, operating budgets, and fiscal notes while coordinating with the Budget Director and the Financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or related field (education may be substituted year-for-year).
• Six years of progressively responsible budgeting/finance experience in Texas state government.
• Experience with USAS, ABEST, CAPPS.
• One year in a managerial/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise the budget department’s work.
• Prepare and oversee Legislative Budget Board reports and related fiscal notes.
• Develop and monitor internal budgets and policies; advise on amendments.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews and present to Division Directors.
• Interpret financial data and ensure compliance with statutes and regulations.
• Assist with grant proposals and federal reimbursement invoices.
• Oversee budget adjustments and transfers; support position control.

Skills

Budgeting & analysis

Managerial/supervisory experience

Regulatory budgeting

Statutory interpretation

Financial reporting

USAS/ABEST/CAPPS familiarity

TEAMS/Excel/Access/SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics/business administration or related field

Tools

USAS

ABEST

CAPPS

TEAMS

SharePoint

Excel

Access

Job description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas website here rrc.texas.gov/aboutus

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Budget Team Lead to perform complex budget work and supervise the agency's budget department. This position is responsible for the agency's budget. Major responsibilities include supervising and training the Budget staff; overseeing the agency budget and external budget reports; monitoring cash management; reviewing and analyzing financial data; and responding to financial information requests from the Governor's Office and the Legislative Budget Board. This position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Budget Director and supervises the Budget Department in the Financial Services Division.

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the budget department's work.
• Responsible for Legislative Budget Board reports (Legislative Appropriations Request, the LBB/Governor's Operating Budget, Fiscal Notes, and Ad-hoc information requests).
• Responsible for the development, approval, and monitoring of the agency's internal budget and related policies & procedures.
• Provides advice and assistance to staff on the preparation and approval of proposed budget amendments.
• Conducts Monthly Financial Reviews of the agency budgets and oversees the presentation to Division Directors.
• Analyzes and reviews budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.
• Participates in the development of grant proposals and reviews the submission of invoices for federal reimbursement of state expenditures.
• Provides interpretation on technical questions of financial compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Approve budget adjustments and appropriations transfers.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Assist with position control

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/AccountingAuditingandFinance

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Six(6) years of progressively responsible experience in Texas State Government budgeting, finance, or financial capacity and familiarity with the common state standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience using the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
• One (1) year of experience in a managerial/supervisory position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience with the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred.
• Experience with Legislative Appropriations Requests, Operating Budgets, and Fiscal Notes
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the State of Texas budgetary and fiscal management procedures, including experience in interpreting/implementing the State of Texas General Appropriations Act.
• Knowledge of financial analyses and budgeting procedures of state agencies, including financial coding and document entry.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and the State of Texas Accounting Policy Statements.
• Knowledge of the State Appropriations process and statutes governing appropriations.
• Knowledge using TEAMS, SharePoint, Microsoft, Excel, and Microsoft Access.
• Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in accounting software.
• Ability to perform and interpret budget and financial analyses.
• Ability to interpret statutes.