Deputy Comptroller Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Finance & Banking

Deputy Comptroller

Academic Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field;
Preferred – Master's and/or CPA

Certifications:

First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work Experience:

Required – Three (3) years of supervisory experience as a designated team leader in financial or accounting operations. Five (5) years of experience working with Accounting or Financial tools, and Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint. Preferred experience in Power BI and/or Acumatica. Five (5) years of experience in financial or accounting operations including but not limited to:
Mentoring and training of junior accounting and/or financial staff Preparing/reviewing of budgets, journal entries, reconciliations. Identifying, analyzing, and resolving ambiguous or non-routine issues impacting operations. Preparing budget-to-actual variance analyses and supporting explanations. Reviewing financial statements. Reviewing contracts for financial impact. Working with GAAP.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

Assist with the preparation of budgets across all grants/contracts and locations.

Work with the leadership team to complete monthly, and as needed, internal audits to assess budget compliance.

Utilize systems to track and ensure level and regulatory compliance, as well as internal controls and financial procedures, followed at all levels of the division.

Assist leadership team with the creation of divisional budgets for grants, projects, and contracts, budget tracking documentation, and other tracking systems as needed.

Ensure budget narrative templates reflect current language as required by the Office of Management and Budget and the Code of Federal Regulation.

Direct and oversee the Financial Analyst team to ensure completion of their critical financial deliverables, including (but not limited to) budgeting, grant and contract management, financial reporting, adherence to reporting timelines, analytical accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

Partner with the Comptroller to support communication and coordination between the Finance Department, divisional leadership, operational teams, and First Day Foundation (FDF) accounting/finance partners while overseeing the day-to-day direction, prioritization, and performance of the Financial Analyst team to ensure timely and accurate financial support services.
Assist in the financial development and review of grant proposals, contract awards, renewals, and amendments by collaborating with internal stakeholders, financial analysts, and maintaining a thorough understanding of financials for the preparation of comprehensive budgets, to ensure funding compliance, and align financial plans with organizational and programmatic objectives.
Partner with divisional leadership to evaluate and strengthen financial performance through analysis of program budgets, forecasting, revenue and expenditure trends, and long-range financial planning to support operational efficiency and grant/contract sustainability.
Oversee the monitoring, and auditing of monthly and annual budgets by analyzing actual financial performance against projections, identifying variances and financial risks, recommending corrective actions, and enhancing fiscal accountability across departments and programs.
Assist in leading financial systems and process training initiatives for leadership and support staff, ensuring effective utilization of approved fiscal management tools and systems, including Acumatica, Excel, general ledger reporting, financial dashboards, and budget management resources.
Provide direct supervision, leadership, mentorship, and performance management for Financial Analysts and other assigned finance personnel, fostering professional development, accountability, operational excellence, and the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
Analyze and monitor financial trends, budget activity, and operational performance across multiple locations, departments, and programs, proactively identifying variances, compliance concerns, and financial risks while providing…