FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO COORDINATOR



FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO COORDINATOR

Salary

$3,281.38 - $3,609.52 Biweekly

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

10400

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

07/07/2025

Closing Date

8/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

100

Summary

  • Performs senior-level financial management and accounting functions for Public Health Department projects.
  • Forecasts performance payments and creates, develops, monitors, and administers all project budgets based on project performance and payment forecasts.
  • Projected annual total revenue ranges from $14 million to $20 million.

Grant funded.

Posting may close at any time.

BENEFITS  
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 
13 County Holidays
   

For more information, please click on the link below:
   
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Creates, develops, and administers all budgets for special-funded Medicaid projects.
  2. Prepares and presents financial reports detailing payments and estimated project expenditures.
  3. Coordinates all financial activities for Delivery System Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP).
  4. Supervises Budget Analyst, Account Analysts, and Contract Specialist.
  5. Monitors and approves budget and contract recommendations. 
  6. Provides financial guidance and oversight with vendor contract administration, costs analyses, project planning, and project budget administration.
  7. Assists Business Manager with development of department budget requests. 
  8. Develops an understanding of purchasing methods and requirements.  
  9. Performs all other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements


  • TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, business, or public administration
  • TO APPLY, must have Five (5) full-time years of multi-million-dollar budgeting experience.  Government budgeting experience preferred.
  • TO APPLY, must have a current and valid Texas driver license. Note: Texas driver license required to hold the position.
  • Must have advanced spreadsheet and financial software experience.
  • Financial forecasting and strong analytic skills are required.
  • Must be organized and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Must have the ability to prepare and submit financial payments as required by funding source.
  • Knowledge of project management methodology is desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in financial forecasting and cash management.
  • Expertise in analyzing financial requirements of new projects to develop the budget requirements for implementation.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare, present and submit administrative and financial reports to a variety of audiences.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills; ability to solve problems accurately, completely and quickly if necessary; ability to coordinate various activities simultaneously; make decisions and work without direct supervision; and participate in and/or manage multiple projects concurrently without loss of quality on any project.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide financial direction, feedback and guidance to the division managers and administrative staff to establish cooperative relationships and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Ability to take initiative based on broad goals and general communication to meet internal and external timelines.
  • Ability to independently identify issues and develop alternative solutions, use sound judgment and discretion in all aspects of position.
  • Ability to concentrate with numerous interruptions and to prioritize work to assure the completion of tasks within acceptable deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment and deadlines.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.

    NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

    If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment during On-boarding process.

    Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past Seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, use hand tools, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see far, see near, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term  disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
 

 

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, business, or public administration? (To be considered for this position, you must clearly list your degree and field of study in the Education section of your application)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have Five (5) full-time years of multi-million dollar budgeting experience?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have a current and valid Texas driver license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Describe for us a time when you gave financial direction, feedback or guidance to staff on a project. What was the outcome? What, if anything, would you do in retrospect?
05
Do you have advanced experience using spreadsheets and financial software? If yes, please describe the specific spreadsheet and financial software you have used, your level of proficiency, and how you have applied them in a work setting.
06
Describe for us how you work with others. What is your work philosophy? Management philosophy? Communication style? How do you motivate others?
07
Why do you want this position at Tarrant County Public Health?

Required Question

Employer
Tarrant County
Address
100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Phone
(817) 884-1188