Fiscal Monitor

Department of State Health Services · Fiscal Monitoring and Support · Austin, TX (1100 W 49th St) · Full‑time, Regular · Day shift · Up to 35% travel (overnight, occasional Sundays) · Salary Group B‑22 · $5,834.70 – $6,406.92/month · Closes 11/06/2026

About the role

Performs highly complex (senior‑level) financial monitoring of government, educational, non‑profit, and/or for‑profit entities contracted to administer programs for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Work involves examining accounting records, financial statements, management practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, DSHS policies, and contract provisions. Prepares reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions; provides technical assistance to contractors on financial compliance; leads monitoring teams, oversees the work of others, and trains new staff. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial monitoring reviews of contracted entities throughout Texas; identify financial non‑compliance through interviews, analysis of backup documentation, audited financial statements, programmatic reports, and other research techniques (80%).
• Exercise independent judgment to design review procedures tailored to each contractor based on program input, complaints, contractor history, and preliminary documentation.
• Identify internal‑control and financial‑management deficiencies; recommend policy/procedure changes to achieve compliance with federal/state laws, DSHS policies, and contract provisions.
• Develop financial summaries, schedules, and attachments to support compliance determinations and review findings.
• Gather, prepare, and organize all working papers in accordance with DSHS standards.
• Prepare comprehensive formal financial monitoring reports detailing conclusions, findings, and recommendations.
• Conduct follow‑up activities: prepare correspondence to clarify or rebut findings, request additional documentation from contractors, issue final reports and transmittal letters.
• Collaborate with program staff on contracting issues; keep management informed of review status.
• Provide technical assistance (verbal or written) to contractors and DSHS program personnel on financial compliance, allowability of costs, adequacy of financial systems, and internal controls (15%).
• Mentor and assist in training newly hired financial monitors.
• Participate in maintaining/updating financial compliance procedures and audit templates; research and interpret relevant federal/state laws, regulations, and policies; develop or modify financial reporting forms (5%).
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including disaster response/recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require alternate shifts or locations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field from an accredited four‑year college/university or Master’s in Public Health from an accredited four‑year college/university.
• Experience: At least two years in financial monitoring, auditing, program administration, compliance, full‑charge bookkeeping, grants/contracts administration, or other financial‑related experience. Education and experience may substitute for each other on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 35% of the time, including overnight stays and occasional Sunday travel.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Complex accounting systems, journals, and source documentation required for compliance with contract language, state and federal regulations.
• Financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities.
• Financial and industry terminology and practices.
• Statistical analysis.

Skills

• Computer operations, applicable software, and data modeling.
• Microsoft Office products; superior skills in Excel and/or other database programs.
• Gathering, analyzing, and explaining complex information.

Abilities

• Perform and interpret numerical analyses.
• Interpret statutes, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Preferred certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Details are available on the DSHS Careers Page.

Pay

Monthly salary range: $5,834.70 – $6,406.92 (Salary Group TEXAS‑B‑22). Starting salary follows DSHS guidelines and is contingent on available budgeted funds.

Schedule

• Full‑time, regular position.
• Day shift (first shift).
• Up to 35% travel, including overnight stays and occasional Sundays.
• FLSA status: Non‑exempt.