Associate Director of Administrative Finance

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Date:
Oct 11, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Associate Director of Administrative Finance
Job Title: Director I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: BHS BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Posting Number: 20145
Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $6,377.50-$8,581.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations: Austin
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Brief

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic budgeting and planning for the operations of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Division. The position reports to the Business Operations Director of Substance Use and Administrative Finance and supervises the work of the Administrative Finance Team. Directs the administrative operating and Substance Use program services budgets for BHS to ensure administrative budgets are in line with legislative appropriations and that federal, state, and agency requirements of funding sources are met.

The position evaluates operating budgets and business practices and makes recommendations for the efficient use of departmental operating resources. The position directs the preparation of financial statements and administrative reports. The position develops business procedures and standards for achieving departmental operational goals. Coordinates with the Office of Behavioral Health, Disability & Aging Services (BHDAS), Human Resources, Procurement and Contracting Services, and Budget Management and represents the department with these areas.

This position works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

EJF 1
- Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work directing the administrative operating budget for BHS. Ensures administrative operating budgets are complete, accurate, and in alignment with procedures and regulations. Serves as budget consultant on budgets within BHS and establishes routine meetings with BHS Leadership to monitor operating budgets throughout the fiscal year. Directs the Administrative Finance Team’s analysis and monitoring of FTE trends, affordability issues, and budgetary compliance with approved appropriations and funding source requirements.

Informs management of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations and makes recommendations to ensure alignment with agency’s mission and resources. Provides leadership and oversees all analysis related to Public Agency Cost Allocation Plan (PACAP). Coordinates with…