Senior Financial Analyst

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Brief Job Description:
 
Under the direct supervision of the Provider Finance Department Deputy Director, the Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst IV) for the Provider Finance Department performs highly advanced (senior-level) financial analysis work related to long-term services and supports and the financial examination of collected and examined cost report data.  The Provider Finance Department develops reimbursement methodology rules for determining recommended payment rates or rate ceilings for Medicaid and non-Medicaid programs and services.  The financial examined data is utilized in the analysis of certain reimbursement rates and payments. Work involves: documenting existing approaches, processes, and procedures; preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial and statistical data and documents; recommending modifications to align to best practices; preparing reports; responding to internal and external inquiries; recommending and approving appropriate action to resolve inefficiencies and challenges; and supporting legislative inquiries and analyses. Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Provider Finance Department, with extensive use of independent judgment.  
 
IV. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJF):
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
 
1. DEVELOPS PROCESSES and PROCEDURES: Creates and prepares organized and sequential documentation of processes and procedures. Creates and prepares written explanation of tools and systems developed to oversee the rate model and financial examination process and procedures, including documentation of steps in the rate calculations and financial examination processes that correspond to various Texas Administrative Code, federal rules and regulations, state rules and regulations, policy manuals, and procedures. May contribute documentation and historical perspective to Provider Finance Department staff during the development of systems maps, workflow maps, or other visual aids.  (30%)

2. EVALUATES and RECOMMENDS: Coordinates the integration of conflicting programmatic and financial objectives into recommendations for agency management. Clearly explains existing processes to staff, documents existing processes in standardized format, and formulates financial models to simulate anticipated financial performance as a result of changes in laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. (25%)

3. ADVISES and SUPPORTS: Provides advice, guidance, and support to the Deputy Director of Provider Finance on matters related to rate modeling and financial examinations and the achievement of program objectives. Provides interpretation of, recommendations for, and clearly documents guidance provided to staff for financial and methodological compliance related to applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. Documents decisions made by the Provider Finance Department related to state and federal statutes for historical reference and staff decision making, and coordinates to ensure decision points are documented in established policies and procedures. (20%)

4. REPRESENTS and DEVELOPS MATERIALS: Represents the Provider Finance Department in external meetings, hearings, conferences, and other venues. Creates presentations, reports, and other materials.  Supports biennial legislative functions by coordinating the completion of legislative bill analysis, cost estimates, and implementation plans for the department.  Responds to external questions, including legislative requests. (20%)
 
5. Other duties as assigned (5%)
Total: 100%
 
V.  LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
N/A
 
VI. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of financial analyses and models for rates.
Knowledge of financial and industry terminology and practices, and of statistical analysis techniques.
Knowledge of accounting principles
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, and in data modeling.
Skill in interpersonal relationships, establishing and maintaining, effective working relationships.
Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding processes and procedures.
Ability to manage projects effectively, including setting priorities and planning, organizing and coordinating the work of others.
Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and interpret policies, procedures and rules.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement creative solutions. Ability to analyze complex and detailed accounting and reporting information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meets deadlines and adapt to shifting technical and political developments. 
 
VII. INITIAL SCREENING CRITERIA:
Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university. Experience within the Provider Finance Department may be substituted for education on a year to year basis.
 

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