Financial Analyst I - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Budget and Performance of the Harris County Office of Management & Budget, the Financial Analyst I is responsible for advanced and semicomplex analysis and financial modeling of budget and financial data for county departments and agencies and provide recommendations based on the results of the analysis conducted. In addition, this individual draws the connections between performance and spending, interprets results, and makes the data useful for the public, County department heads, and Commissioners Court.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Budget Coordination: Assists in the development of annual budgets by serving as the primary budget contact for selected county departments, providing the resources and support they need to successfully submit required budget forms.
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Budget Analysis and Review: Analyzes departmental budgets by reviewing budget requests of county departments; performs preliminary review of program budget requests for accuracy and content.
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Financial Reporting: Provides timely and accurate reports and analysis of county departments' execution and conformance to authorized budgets throughout the fiscal year, including, but not limited to, preparing quarterly projections that estimate future financial needs.
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Policy Development: Participates in the development and interpretation of budgetary policies and procedures and the design of budget forms and form standards.
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Communication: Provides information to management clearly, accurately, and consistently by assembling and summarizing data and preparing/presenting findings, analysis, and recommendations. Ensures reporting is timely, accurate, and meets the requirements of the audience for whom the reports are drafted. Works alongside teams within the county to establish department needs.
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Financial Modeling and Analysis: Performs extensive financial modeling in support of the key county initiatives.
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Research: Research budgeting best practices from benchmark counties and/or peer organizations and presents findings to team.
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Training and Development: Engages in learning and training opportunities designed to grow the core skills needed to advance within the Office of Management and Budget.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements**:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of related professional work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of budget or fiscal analysis.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent organizational skills; effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
Ability to work independently, quickly, flexibly, and accurately to meet deadlines.
Ability to work well with the public, County personnel, and external organizations; builds and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Effectively prioritizes, identifies, and solves problems.
Excellent communication skills, including presentation, grammar, and writing skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and other computerbased data information systems.

Preferences:

Bachelor's degree preferably in accounting, economics, finance, public policy or a related field

General Information:

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Regular Full-time

Monday

Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Weekends (if necessary)

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus, benefits
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To Position**:Director of Budget and Performance
Supervises Positions: N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This position is based in an office environment.
The physical demands associated with this job are mínimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Location:

1001 Preston St. Suite 500
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered _
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Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Longterm disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) Countyobserved holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
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