Finance Manager

Contract Finance Manager - Texas Department of State Health Services

Apply for the Contract Finance Manager role at the Texas Department of State Health Services
. Date posted:
Dec 5, 2025. Closing date: 06/05/2026.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Contract Finance Manager
• Job Title:
  
  Contract Specialist IV
• Agency:
  Dept of State Health Services
• Department:
  Contract Management
• Posting Number: 11597
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
• Salary Range: $4,801.16 – $6,281.33 per month
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Shift: Day (First)
• Travel:
  Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA:
  Non‑exempt
• Job Location City:
  Austin
• Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)
• MO Scodes: ,X,36A,36B,51C,60C0,62S0,63G0,63S0,64PX,651X,6C0X1,751X,FIN
  10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI
  16,SK
• Closing Date: 06/05/2026

Under the supervision of the Financial Branch Manager, administer the billing process and eligibility monitoring functions for contract billings. With minimal supervision and extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment, perform highly advanced, senior‑level technical and consultative work. Process contractor invoices for payment, verify supporting documentation, monitor spending trends of each contractor, and report to contractors identified as at‑risk for lapsing program funds to the contract managers.

Maintain contract reporting and tracking databases, analyze contract financial information, and prepare highly professional management reports. Maintain contract files, enter data into the contractor database, and maintain a centralized filing system. Monitor contract compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Coordinate with contractors and other Department areas on voucher corrections and adjustments, and on Purchase Order Adjustments.

Provide training and technical assistance to DSHS staff and contractors. Deliver high‑quality customer service to external and internal customers with prompt responses to inquiries and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Review and approve contractor voucher requests for payment. Coordinate with contractors for voucher corrections and adjustments. Complete highly technical review of contractor expenditures. Assist with contract close‑out activities, including purchase order adjustments, close‑outs, and financial status report reconciliations. Serve as liaison to program staff and other agency staff regarding voucher corrections and adjustments, and related issues. Monitor tracking systems for voucher requests to assure vouchers are received and paid.
  
  (35%)
• Provide high‑quality customer service to external and internal customers. Maintain contract files, data entry into the contractor database, process requisitions for client services contracts, and maintain centralized filing structure. Develop, coordinate, and adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines for programs within the agency in relation to contract management. (30%)
• Monitor and evaluate billing and/or performance measure reports. Keep the Contract Manager informed of any identified issues with billing and performance measure reports. (15%)
• Coordinate the development and analysis of data to write required reports needed to obtain and maintain federal and state funding for client service contracts. (10%)
• Prepare ad hoc management reports, correspondence, and other materials on client service contracts such as expenditure summary reports and analysis of spending trends for each contractor. (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned, including actively participating in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. (5%)

• Knowledge of DSHS programs, applicable standards, policies, and functions.
• Thorough knowledge of contracting regulations, business administration, and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of audit principles, process improvement, and quality management.
• Knowledge of the State of Texas budgeting and other financial policies.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational…