Financial Specialist II; A262928-2 Budget and Grant Management

The Financial Specialist II is responsible for performing advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial principles and practices, strong understanding of grant management principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to complex financial scenarios. The Financial Specialist II will work closely with all department divisions to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes for public health programs.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Monitor and review revenues and expenditures for general fund and grant budgets of the department to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints, organizational policies, and grant guidelines. Recommends corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as grant specific requirements
• Ensures adherence to financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Prepares and presents detailed grant applications, grant renewals, financial reports, and summaries for management, including variance analysis, financial projections, and ad hoc reports as needed
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the annual budget and financial forecasts, to include general municipal funding and grant funding
• Collaborates with division heads of the department to gather budgetary inputs and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Participates in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Finance Manager
• Provides financial expertise and support to cross functional teams
• Prepares, submits and/or reviews regular financial reports developed by programmatic staff or other fiscal management staff to grantors, including progress reports, expenditure reports, and final financial reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Accounting principles and financial regulations
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques

• Ability to proficiently use financial software and reporting tools
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records for grant-funded projects
• Ability to provide strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to provide excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate and presentations skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments.

• Never
  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Construction site
  • Confined space
  • Vehicles
  • Warehouse environment
• Often
  • Office or similar indoor environment

• Never
  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  • Communicable diseases
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
  • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Never
  • International travel
• Seldom
  • Regional travel
  • National travel
• Sometimes
  • Local travel

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• At…