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Eric Cruz

Eric Cruz

Analyst at Texas Permanent School Fund Corp.

Buda, TX , United States

About

Eric Cruz is an Analyst at the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation, where he contributes to the oversight of one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the United States. Based in Buda, TX, Eric plays a key role in supporting the fund's investment operations and financial analysis activities, ensuring prudent stewardship of assets dedicated to Texas public education initiatives.

Eric's investment sector focus at the Texas PSF Corporation includes financial analysis and reporting related to a diverse portfolio, with exposure likely to public markets, fixed income, and alternative assets, as consistent with the Fund's broad asset allocation. He works within an institutional investment framework, supporting decisions tied to multi-asset portfolios that serve Texas K-12 public schools.

Prior to his current role, Eric held financial reporting accountant positions at the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Workforce Commission, building expertise in governmental financial management and reporting. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas State University–San Marcos and an associate degree from Angelina College. His professional history reflects a strong foundation in public sector finance and a commitment to supporting institutional investment strategies.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Texas Permanent School FundAnalystDec 2022 to Present
Utilizing Excel and other resources to compile, analyze, reconcile and report financial data for the Bond Guarantee Program (BGP), including monthly reconciliations, capacity calculations used for sch...
Texas General Land OfficeFinancial Reporting AccountantSep 2019 to Dec 2022
Utilized advanced Excel functions and data comparison tools, such as pivot tables and functions to analyze extracted data from GLO and statewide accounting systems to reconcile trial balance discrepan...
Texas Workforce CommissionFinancial Reporting AccountantJun 2014 to Sep 2019
Maintained and oversaw grant activity for 13 workforce programs equating to over $200M in funds per fiscal year, ensuring efficient use of the Agency's federal and non-federal awards, through preparin...
Texas Military DepartmentAccounting ManagerNov 2012 to Jun 2014
Coordinated the daily activities and supervised an accounting staff of 9 for the Accounting Section of Finance. Maintained and oversaw accounting systems, policies, procedures and controls. Reconciled...
Employees Retirement System of TexasGeneral Ledger and USAS Team LeadMay 2008 to Nov 2012
Hired as a temporary employee in May 2008 in the General Accounting section to process accounts payable and service purchase transactions. Began permanent employment with ERS in August 2008 as a Gener...
Consolidated Finance of TexasField LiaisonOct 2006 to May 2008
Assisted in corporate office administration for 12 loan offices while concurrently working with and reporting to the company CEO. Created and analyzed company wide financial reports in Excel on a week...
NauticaFirst Assistant ManagerAug 2001 to Jan 2006
Began as a part time Sales Associate and quickly advanced to a full time manager. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated a staff of 15-40 associates per season. Lead management team during hiring...

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

2001 2006

Angelina College

1999 2001

Skills & Expertise

Problem Solving
Technical Writing
Process Improvement
Systems Analysis
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Finance
Organizational Development
Staff Development
Staff Management
Forecasting
Budget Reconciliation
Data Analysis
Data Entry
Organization
Crystal Reports
Oracle Enterprise Manager
PeopleSoft
People Skills
Communication Skills
CYMA
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Analysis
Internal Controls
Business Analysis
Training
Research
Account Reconciliation
Accounting
Budgets

Others at Texas Permanent School Fund Corp. (29)

NameRoleLocation
David Ewart
David Ewart
Portfolio ManagerAustin, TX , United States
Jared Stout
Jared Stout
Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Investment OfficerAustin, TX , United States
Jesse Willingham
Jesse Willingham
Investment OfficerAustin, TX , United States
Joseph Rest
Joseph Rest
Portfolio ManagerAustin, TX , United States
Kevin Godin
Kevin Godin
Senior Investment OfficerAustin, TX , United States
Martin Telfer
Martin Telfer
Portfolio Manager - Private EquityAustin, TX , United States
M
Michael Hu
Senior Investment OfficerHouston, TX , United States
Tri Nguyen
Tri Nguyen
Sr. Investment Officer - MacroeconomicsAustin, TX , United States
Tyler Dubose
Tyler Dubose
Portfolio Manager - Private EquityAustin, TX , United States
Viktor Makarov
Viktor Makarov
Investment OfficerAustin, TX , United States
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