LOTTERY - Chief Financial Officer-Controller; Deputy Director

The Texas Lottery Commission is seeking a highly experienced and qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer-Controller (Deputy Director I). As the Chief Financial Officer-Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic operation and planning of the Office of the Controller Division. Your role will involve providing direction, guidance, and leadership in policy administration and managerial work.

You will work closely with the deputy executive director, reporting on the day-to-day financial operations of the agency. Your responsibilities will include establishing division goals and objectives, developing schedules and priorities, coordinating and evaluating division activities, and developing and evaluating division budget requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Division Management:
  Establish division goals and objectives in alignment with agency strategic planning. Develop schedules, priorities, and standards to achieve these goals. Coordinate and evaluate division activities, ensuring their effective execution. Develop and evaluate division budget requests and oversee financial operations.
• Policy and Procedure Development:
  Develop procedures, policies, rules, and regulations within the division. Ensure compliance with agency procedures, policies, rules, and regulations related to budgeting, financial accounting and reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and financial analysis.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  Oversee the development, submission, and management of agency financial statements, financial reports, sales reports, revenue projections, allocations, fiscal notes, performance measures, annual and biennial budgets, audits, and other reports necessary to comply with agency and state requirements.
• Jackpot Estimation and Winner Payments:
  Oversee the jackpot estimation process and the winner payments process within the division. Ensure accurate estimation and timely payments to winners.
• Coordination and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate activities with other divisions, state agencies, and vendors. Foster collaborative relationships to support the agency's goals and objectives.
• Supervision:
  Plan, assign, and supervise the work of division staff. Provide guidance and support to employees, ensuring their professional development and adherence to agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. Equivalent experience in budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, or auditing may be substituted for college education.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of senior-level work experience in Texas State Government budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, or auditing is required. Seven years of experience is preferred. Three years of supervisory experience and three years of project management experience are also required.
• Certification:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Systems Knowledge:
  Familiarity with the Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred. Experience implementing CAPPS Financials for a state agency is highly desirable.
• Fiscal Officer's Academy:
  Completion of the Texas Fiscal Officer's Academy is preferred.
• Availability and Travel:
  Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights, as required. Willingness to travel up to 5% for job-related purposes is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise:
  Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements related to state lottery activities. Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas. Strong understanding of business and management principles, public administration and management practices, and accounting methods and systems.
• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability…