Strategic Planning Analyst jobs in Houston, TX

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Strategic Planning Analyst III for our Accounting & Finance department. The Strategic Planning Analyst III will perform various activities in support of the Financial Services Department. The Strategic Planning Analyst III is responsible for managing the projection and development of budgets for programs/units within the assigned divisions. Conducts ongoing analysis of expenditures and incoming revenue, contract/reimbursement constraints, and data collected impacting budgetary operations within the division. Works collaboratively with designated Accounting Staff to achieve divisional budgetary goals and objectives. The Strategic Planning Analyst III will act as primary contact for Waiver 1115 programs. Provide support in the area of Cost Accounting and support the MAC team. Possessing technical skills in SQL, MS Access, and MS Excel for manipulating and aggregating large disparate data systems for Financial Reporting and support the completion of complex cost accounting reports within the state standards and reasonable tolerances within established timeframes. The analyst will provide reporting, analysis, and continuous quality improvement of the financial system processes. Meets monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, yearly, and ad hoc financial reporting deadlines, including but not limited to the Board, Infrastructure & Special Project Accounting, and Fund Balance reports. Relies on extensive experience, communication, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, having a wide degree of creativity and latitude, achieving these aims, the Strategic Planning Analyst will maintain a high degree of professional ethics, integrity, professionalism, customer service, and teamwork.

What you will do:

• Makes recommendations for budgetary allocations based on prioritized financial operational needs of the respective division.
• Prepares, reviews, and coordinates the completion of reports and budget presentations for management review, this includes review of clinical data as well as payroll and financial data.
• Processes adjustments/amendments to budgetary allocations as needs are identified.
• Consults with managers, administrative staff and accounting financial support staff in formulating recommendations for expenditure of funds.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, or other departments within the agency.
• Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Acts as a secondary back-up for completion of cost report activities and audits.
• Collaborates with agency unit directors and managers in order to complete reports as assigned, including but not limited to state, internal budget, and federal reports.
• HHSC certified RMTS Trainer, MAC Financial Coordinator, Waiver Cost Report Preparer, and Rate Enhancement Enrollment.
• Analyze Financial Systems processes, data collection methodologies, system data integrity and recommend improvement on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in other financial projects as directed.
• Attends all required education, continuing education, and training to meet all applicable standards.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Experience:

• Four years minimum experience completing highly complex financial and clinical reports; experience facilitating audits and desk reviews; experience completing and submitting State of Texas reports to HHSC.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with a desire to provide a high level of customer service.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to learn quickly and interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all work-related matters.
• Ability to read and comprehend written material and demonstrate literacy.
• Ability to comprehend mathematical functions and display basic mathematical literacy.
• Ability to perform flexible motions to complete repetitive tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to the changing needs of management.
• Advanced computer skills
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• General knowledge of Cost Accounting procedures
• Knowledge of business operations
• Knowledge of budgetary, financial, and accounting reporting
• Knowledge of office workplace procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to learn The Harris Center’s software packages including but not limited to Ross ERP, EPIC etc.
• Familiarity with HHSC STAIRS reporting system.
• Able to interact with individuals who may be emotionally or physically hostile, agitated, or uncooperative.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

• Your work week: Enjoy a flexible schedule Monday through Friday
• Your workplace: Based at 9401 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77074.
• This posting is associated with position #1108.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.