Deputy Chief Financial Officer

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer assists the Chief Financial Officer in the planning, direction, management, and oversight of the financial operations of the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA)/Local Intellectual Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) or Community Center. The Deputy CFO provides leadership and strategic support for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, grants management, reimbursement methodologies, cost reporting, payroll monitoring, internal controls, procurement compliance, and audit activities.

This position serves as a key member of the finance leadership team and acts on behalf of the CFO in the CFO's absence. The Deputy CFO ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS), and Center policies and procedures.

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• Assist the CFO in directing all financial operations of the Center.
• Participate in strategic financial planning and long-range financial sustainability initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with management of cash flow, investments, debt obligations, and financial risk.
• Recommend operational improvements to strengthen financial performance and compliance.
• Serve as acting CFO during the absence of the CFO.

• Oversee general ledger activities and accounting operations.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are prepared accurately and timely.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Assist in preparation of reports for executive leadership, Board of Trustees, HHSC, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and funding allocations.
• Provide financial analyses and recommendations to support executive decision‑making.

• Coordinate preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assist department directors with budget planning and monitoring.
• Review budget amendments and funding reallocations.
• Analyze budget variances and prepare corrective action recommendations.
• Support forecasting and multi-year financial planning initiatives.

• Oversee financial administration of federal, state, local, and private grants.
• Ensure compliance with grant terms, funding requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and necessity.
• Assist with grant budgeting, indirect cost allocations, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with program management regarding contract performance and funding utilization.
• Assist CFO in maintaining the Center's Cost Allocation Plan.

• Oversee preparation and submission of HHSC cost reports and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HHSC Provider Finance Department requirements.
• Review allocation methodologies, statistical information, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate financial examinations, desk reviews, audits, and cost settlement activities.
• Monitor reimbursement methodologies and funding impacts on Center operations.

• Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment.
• Evaluate financial processes for compliance risks and control deficiencies.
• Develop corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, grant requirements, and accounting…