PUCT, Director, Financial Resources (Director II - IIII) - Open to Current PUCT Employees Only

CAPPS

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
  • 7 years of experience in accounting or financial operations, with 4 years in state government.
  • Strong understanding of compliance with Texas state laws and regulations.
  • Experience in developing operating budgets and legislative requests.
  • Knowledge of CAPPS and USAS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all financial operations and compliance for the PUCT.
  • Implement financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Manage the development of operating budgets and report on agency funds.
  • Provide strategic guidance in financial management and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support agency objectives.

Benefits

  • Standard Monday to Friday work schedule with possible alternative work arrangements.
  • Eligibility for Veterans Preference during the application process.
  • Professional development opportunities within the Agency Operations division.
Full Job Description
Agency Information

OPEN TO CURENT PUC EMPLOYEES ONLY

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Applications must include a complete job history, detailing:
  • Job title
  • Dates of employment
  • Name of employer
  • Supervisor's name and phone number
  • Description of duties performed,demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for

Important: Resumes do not replace the required information on the CAPPS State of Texas application. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted. The employment history provided on your resume must be consistent with the employment history on your application. Material, omissions, discrepancies, or conflicting employment information between the resume and State of Texas Application will result in an incomplete application and will not receive further consideration for the position It is the applicants responsibility to ensure all required information and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and submitted at the time of application.

Applicants must meet all required minimum qualifications to be considered for this position. The application must clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the required minimum qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information to verify minimum qualifications may result in the application not being further considered.

Required Documents

The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application.
  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest


Incomplete applications will not be considered

DIVISION Agency Operations DEPARTMENT/SECTION Financial Resources

AGENCY OPERATIONS

The Agency Operations division is the administrative backbone to the PUCT and has several departments within the division that play an integral role to the everyday operations of the agency. The division is comprised of Agency Counsel, Central Records, Library, Financial Resources, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology, and Learning and Development.

Financial Resources

Financial Resources is a critical backbone for the Commission and one of the many facets of the Commission's Operations Division. Tasked with a plethora of assignments, much of Financial Resources' work goes on behind the scenes. The invaluable staff of the Financial Resources department care for all of their activities, making sure the PUCT remains in compliance with Texas state laws, Texas Comptroller requirements and Legislative requirements.

Financial Resources Intro

Agency Operations is seeking an Director of Financial Resources with a strong initiative, a passion for the utility regulatory industry, and a drive to grow their career, knowledge, skills, and experience performing

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications. Applicants must meet all the required minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

  • Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
  • Seven (7) years experience in accounting, financial operations, or fund management, four (4) of which must be with state government.
  • Relevant work experience and education may substitute for one another on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of CAPPS and USAS systems.
  • Experience with developing operating budgets and legislative appropriations requests.

WORK SCHEDULE

The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy. Approval of such requests is based on business needs and management discretion and is not guaranteed.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.

The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:

MILITARY CROSSWALK FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES

If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.

A detailed job description can be viewed on our website:

https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Jobs

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

REMARKS
  • All information provided in connection with an employment application must be accurate and complete. Any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information may result in refusal to hire or, if hired, termination.
  • Newly hired employees must successfully complete their sixmonth probationary period and have a satisfactory performance review on file before becoming eligible to apply for other positions within the PUCT.
  • Employees who transfer to a new position or division must remain in their new role for at least six months and have a satisfactory performance review before applying for another position within the PUCT.
  • Employees are not eligible to apply for positions within their classification series in their current division. This restriction does not apply for supervisory positions within the same classification series. Advancement within a classification series in the same division occurs through the promotional process based on demonstrated performance at the high level.
  • If the position requires it, licensure as a Professional Engineer or to practice law in Texas will be verified through the Professional Board of Engineers or the State Bar of Texas for the selected candidate.
  • For males born on or after January 1, 1960, the PUC will verify Selective Service registration through the online Selective Service System. Males born after January 1, 1960, who are not registered must provide proof of exemption from the Selective Service registration requirement.
  • The Public Utility Regulatory Act imposes certain restrictions on PUC employees investments, professional activities, and relationships with regard to public utilities, as defined by Texas Utilities Code 11.004. Most PUC employees cannot be an officer, employee, or consultant of a trade association, and may not be married to an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a trade association. (See Tex. Util. Code 12.153.) The trade associations to which this restriction applies are defined in Texas Utilities Code 11.003(21) and are limited to electric or telecommunications industryrelated associations. (The trade association restrictions do not apply to employees who are eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.)
  • PUC employees are prohibited from having a pecuniary interest in a public utility, a public utility affiliate, or a person a significant portion of whose business consists of furnishing goods or services to public utilities or affiliates. (Tex. Util. Code 12.154(a)(1).) A pecuniary interest is a financial interest and includes investments, such as ownership or stock holdings, or interest as an officer, director, partner, employee, attorney, or consultant. However, it does not include interests held indirectly by ownership of an interest in a retirement system, institution, or fund that in the normal course of business invests in diverse securities independently of your control. (Tex. Util. Code 12.154(g).)
  • The PUC has a PostEmployment Restriction details furnished upon request.

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