Financial Analyst III - Austin Financial Services

About This Position

Purpose
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Coordinates and develops budget process deliverables. Provides financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing, and reporting financial and budget information for use by management.

• Assist with development of the operating or CIP budget for the department.
• Perform budget analysis by implementing the organization’s budget process system, providing guidance and recommendations to management, finalizing the organization’s budget, and monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current-year estimates and budget variance reports.
• Prepare financial analysis, periodic, and ad‑hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data; report on variances and trends.
• Perform debt administration by monitoring debt service schedules.
• Provide financial support and monitor CIP projects, process and track task orders and other project requirements in eCAPRIS and other financial systems.
• Assist with the development of department’s Business Plan and forecast; prepare fund summaries to keep management abreast of the financial conditions of the department.
• Develop and maintain computer spreadsheet models and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
• Review and approve accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions; ensure transactions comply with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
• Assist departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.
• Research and provide information requested by City Council, city management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies, and other city offices.
• Monitor state and federal regulatory processes and provide guidance to the department regarding the financial impact of new and/or proposed legislation, regulations, and standards.
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

• Knowledge of public budgetary and financial policies, accounting practices, internal control systems, and business practices.
• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems and financial and budget reporting.
• Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication; ability to analyze and interpret financial records and present data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
• Ability to resolve problems that require good judgment, prepare accurate and complex financial reports, and establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or other relevant field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Knowledge of fixed income accounting and PFIA Texas Government Code 2256.
• Experience in governmental fund accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CTP.

None required.

Pay Range: $71,630 – $90,980 (Annual).

Hours:

Monday – Friday; 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period; staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 40% of their scheduled work week.

Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX

Travel may be required when the driver meets the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards. Otherwise, the employee is responsible for travel to job locations.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected category. The City of Austin complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.