Management Analyst III

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Assists in coordinating the development and implementation of a variety of financial policies, programs, techniques and analyses to effectively prepare budgets and special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, create, analyze, monitor and forecast monthly financial report and annual operating budget.
• Provide monthly line-item projections based on thorough review of year-to-date actual and trends.
• Reconcile and provide budget vs actual analysis and variance reports.
• Performs routine technical work of average complexity involving financial and trend analysis, graphs, charts, and providing recommendations to management related to department operations.
• Provide technical assistance and act as liaison to service lines including monthly projection, annual budget, as well as budget transfer and journal entries.
• Prepare and develop manuals, reports, analyses and forecasting of data.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
• The position has significant use of Microsoft Office and SAP.
• The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.
• Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely, which will include working additional hours and/or over the weekend as needed.
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.

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.

This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier II Level.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the job.

Four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required.

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.

None

Preference will be given to those with experience in asset management accounting and those with a high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

A valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

None. However, the department may administer skills assessment test.

No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

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

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: houstontx.gov

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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.