Financial Officer

Texas Health and Human Services; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Manager II to oversee the non-regional accounting office for HSCS, manage budgets, and provide timely financial reporting. The role requires leadership to drive performance, ensure compliance, and support agency priorities with accurate financial information.

The position entails supervising a financial team, coordinating with facility staff, and maintaining controls within the facility's budget while meeting management expectations and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience in the management of financial operations.
• Experience with public entity financial operations is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in accounting or finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily financial operations of the HSCS non-regional accounting office.
• Sets performance measures and prepares budgetary reporting for HSCS management.
• Monitors expenditures and recommends budget adjustments to stay within budget.
• Supervises staff, ensures compliance with policies and procedures, and provides training as needed.
• Contributes to disaster response/COOP activities and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location: WICHITA FALLS, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Financial Officer

Job Title: Manager II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: General Admin

Posting Number: 22332

Closing Date: 11/13/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23

Shift: Day

Additional Shift

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location: Wichita Falls State Hospital

Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS

Job Location Address: 6515 KEMP BLVD

MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX,611X,612X,631X,632X,641X,648X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,SEI15

Brief Job Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Manager II reports directly to the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) Regional Business Manager. This position manages the daily financial operations and activities of the HSCS Non-Regional Accounting office. The Manager II ensures employee performance by establishing goals and operational targets, manages the facility's budget and staff and provides financial information to HSCS management. The Manager II develops and monitors operations to ensure compliance with procedures and performance levels, monitors and reconciles financial expenditures and ensures that financial/budget reports are correctly and efficiently provided to HSCS management. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of the non-regional financial team.

This position has a working knowledge of the HHSC rules and HSCS facility policies and procedures, demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and provides training as needed to other employees. Completion of job duties requires work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement and provides excellent customer service to all customers, co-workers and supervisory staff.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages the daily operations and activities of the financial team in the HSCS non‑regional accounting office by setting and communicating performance measures to ensure performance and output goals are met. Directs and accesses the evaluation and performance of staff and develops and implements budgetary performance reports for HSCS management about the facility's expenditure performance.
• Manages the facility budget and the financial staff at the non‑regional accounting office, and is responsible for coordinating with designated facility staff to provide specific facility financial information to HSCS management and to assist in accomplishing the facility's financial goals within the facility's allotted budget. Monitors expenditures and recommends budget adjustments as necessary to ensure the facility remains within budget.
• Performs related work as assigned professionally, accurately, competently and on a timely basis. Attends and participates in all mandatory training, and monitors compliance with federal and state law, comptroller guidelines and HSCS financial policies and procedures.
• Sets daily output goals for deposit processing levels and fund account review; develops and approves financial reporting schedules, set performance priorities, and ensures financial outputs are accurate.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to a financial operations of a public entity; and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in operating computers and applicable computer software.
• Ability to manage financial operations and reporting; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

None

Initial Screening Criteria

Minimum of two years supervisory experience in the management of financial operations of a business, agency, or department.

Experience With Budget Planning Or Development Is Preferred

Experience with local, state, or federal financial operations of a public entity is preferred.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or related field is preferred.

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state‑operated facility. Terrell and Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on‑line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Nearest Major Market: Wichita Falls