Financial Analyst III - TCM

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Treasury Capital & Management Reporting Location: 611 Walker St. Workdays & Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm* Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst III to join our team of professionals. The Financial Analyst III work collaboratively with the client department and oversees the management of funds on the annual budget. In addition, Financial Analyst III performs monthly and quarterly reporting, ad-hoc reporting, forecasts, planning, and reviews financial risks.

Analysts will also provide administrative capital management support. This entails setting up capital projects in the record keeping system, supporting the capital budget and appropriation process, research and reporting. Assists the Division in the budget and capital improvement plan preparation process.

Other duties include:

• Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing issues of low to medium complexity and/or sensitivity.
• Compile data, develop reports, special documents or publications as assigned.
• Responds to correspondence, requests for information, etc. as assigned by supervisor.
• Negotiates solutions for problems of low to medium complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc.
• Provide solutions for continuous improvement.
• Customer service and maintain effective working relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required. Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with operational budget and capital management experience with the ability to multi-task in a high volume fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy. Effective time management skills. Team oriented, effective written and oral communications skills. Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6020.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6020. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.