TDA- FND - Director for Food amp; Nutrition Business

About the role

The Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $3.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the FandN Business Management section, including personnel management functions, budgeting, controlling expenses, performance appraisals, timesheet approval, and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Aid the Administrator for FandN (Business Management) with process improvement efforts, establishing short and mid-term goals and objectives; developing and/or approving schedules and special projects; and setting priorities and standards for achieving goals for the FandN Business Management section.
• Oversee the preparation and ensure the accuracy of the reimbursement of submitted claims and account receivable processes and financial reconciliation of expenditures and revenues for each budget and program within FandN, ensuring timeliness and efficiency.
• Ensure the preparation, timely submission, and accuracy of all monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal reports pertaining to meal count, meal reimbursement, financial reports, Legislative Budget Board (LBB) requests, and Performance Measures.
• Assist with the development of the initial preparation and amendments to the administrative budgets (State Administrative Expense (SAE), Summer Food Service Program), etc. for review and approval by division and Executive management.
• Participate in the development of the Agency Operating Budget (AOB) and Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) related to all FandN program and administrative funds.
• Manage and ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial desk reviews and single audit systems and processes with sponsors/providers, FandN staff, and the Office of Inspector General for all the programs within FandN.
• Manage the budget process for twenty Education Service Centers (ESC) including the development, distribution, and receipt of budgets and amendments, monitoring of the ESCs budget reporting and claims, and the annual desk reviews / on-site reviews.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the accounting codes as they pertain to FandN programs, including working with the Compliance Collaboration Section to ensure the testing and development of enhancements needed within the systems for processing claims and document storage are conducted thoroughly.
• Oversee procurement and contract management systems and processes according to state and federal requirements.
• Aid the Administrator for FandN (Business Management) in the development of guidelines, processes, and rules and regulations for the FandN programs and assist with monitoring internal compliance with policies and procedures and ensure all staff functions and procedures are documented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. (One year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).
• Six (6) years of experience in business management, general accounting, government finance, budget, and/or financial reconciliation.
• Three (3) years of experience serving in a director, manager, or supervisor role.
• Valid Texas drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
• Preferred Qualifications: Governmental accounting and/or budget experience. Work experience in budget, grant and/or contract management. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Food and Nutrition; of generally accepted accounting principles; and/or business functions; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques; and the principles and practices of public administration and management. Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy; decision-making, including assessing risk and using good judgment to inform decisions and recommendations to leadership.