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About the Role

The Financial Examiner V position serves an integral function within the Provider Finance Department (PFD) by performing highly complex, senior-level financial examinations of cost reports and financial compliance reports, including peer reviews and quality assurance evaluations. These examinations determine financial condition, level of internal controls, and compliance with examination requirements to ensure the accuracy and reasonableness of data used for reimbursement rate methodologies, cost determination, and payment adequacy evaluations for Medicaid and non-Medicaid services.

Responsibilities

Performs financial examinations and peer reviews of financial compliance and cost reports submitted by contracted providers, including financial data, statistical data, and supporting documentation.
Confirms financial examinations are completed in accordance with department policies and procedures and within assigned timeframes.
Manages workload by planning and organizing to ensure that the required number of peer reviews and examinations are completed within PFD-established deadlines.
Communicates with management staff, internal agency staff, contracted providers, financial contacts, and cost report preparers regarding peer reviews and quality assurance findings.
Prepares and issues reports, correspondence, and deliverables in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with required professional standards.
Assists in evaluating examination processes; identifies areas of progress, improvement, or concern; makes recommendations; and assists in implementing new processes and resolving problems.
Completes additional or special projects as assigned by the Manager or Director.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant financial examination, accounting, or audit experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
A minimum of five years of experience in financial examinations, financial operations, financial analysis, data analysis, budgeting, accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, Medicaid reimbursement, or cost reporting is required.
Demonstrated experience conducting peer reviews or performing quality assurance work in financial examinations or financial analysis is preferred.

Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Texas Administrative Code and applicable rules and regulations.
Office management practices, administrative procedures, accounting methods, and accounting systems.
HHSC programs, services, and procedures.
Critical thinking, gathering and analyzing information, and making accurate decisions.
Numerical, verbal, and written communication and research.
Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to moderate skill with Microsoft Excel.
Conduct financial examinations of financial compliance and cost reports; set priorities; and plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
Learn and work on multiple complex projects in a chain, understand cost allocation methods, and apply allocation ratios to different programs.
Maintain effective working relationships with others and work as part of a team.
Analyze financial records and other reports to support the financial examination process.
Interpret and implement policies and procedures.
Manage multiple projects effectively and produce quality work that meets deadlines.
Concentrate for extended periods on detailed documents or projects.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Eligible for Telework
Office (two days a week)

Experience Level

Minimum of five years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$5,797.66 - $9,508.25 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.