Finance Manager - Treasury and Capital Management

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Treasury and Capital Management Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street/ 900 Bagby Houston Tx 77002 Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Subject to change

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a professional position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary, financial, and management reporting systems. The ideal candidate should have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
• Supervise assigned analysts in the coordination, implementation, administration and operation of the Public Finance/Debt Management functions
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
• Assist with projecting future financial needs and collaborating with client department and management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
• Make recommendations to improve client department’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
• Maintains financial records in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages, trains, develops, counsels, and evaluates staff performance.
• Presents financial analyses/reporting to senior management.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Seven years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required. Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. 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. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates with professional experience with the following:

• Public Finance/Debt Management
• Budget and forecast preparation
• Reconciliation/Variance analysis
• Technical Skills
• Financial and Budget Analysis experience
• Development of staff

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: None However, the department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.

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: 29 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Thank you for your interest in a career with the City of Houston. We are committed to providing an accessible, transparent, and positive application experience for every candidate. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted online during the active posting period. We are unable to accept paper, emailed, mailed, or faxed applications. To apply, please visit the City of Houston Careers website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/

Stay Connected Throughout the Process After submitting your application, you may view your application status at any time by logging into your online profilehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm. If you have questions regarding your application status, please contact Human Resources at 832-393-6020.

Accessibility and Accommodations The City of Houston is committed to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities. If you require reasonable accommodation or special assistance during the application or hiring process, please contact 832-393-6020 (TTY 7-1-1).

Technical Assistance If you experience difficulties accessing your account, logging in, or completing your online application, technical support is available by calling 855-524-5627.

What to Expect Next We carefully review each application received. Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted directly by the hiring department.

Before You Begin Your Application To help make your application process as smooth as possible, please gather your educational information and supporting documentation before you begin. Depending on your qualifications, you may be asked to provide:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent credential from an accredited institution
• College, university, or technical school information
• Degrees earned, areas of study, and graduation dates
• Official transcripts or other educational documentation from accredited institutions
• Professional licenses, certifications, or other credentials relevant to the position

Having these materials ready in advance will help ensure your application is complete and can be reviewed without unnecessary delays. To learn more, we encourage you visit our How to Verify Education resource. Please note: Applications requiring educational verification may be considered incomplete if the requested documentation is not submitted. Pre-Employment Requirements As part of the hiring process, all new hires and rehires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Final employment offers may also be contingent upon a physical examination and verification of information provided in the application and supporting documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our workforce. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status or characteristic, including race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and look forward to learning more about you and the experience you can bring to our team. Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Houston. We appreciate the time and effort you invest in the application process and look forward to reviewing your qualifications.