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    Budget Analyst IV - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

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    Description

    Applications accepted from:

    ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

    Classification:
    Budget Analyst IV

    Division:
    Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

    Section:
    Budget Management

    Reporting Location:

    611 Walker St. Work from Home Option Available

    Workdays & Hours:
    MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Subject to change

    DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    Welcome to the City of Houston's Finance Department.

    Our Financial Planning and Analysis Division is responsible for development and management of the City budget and the Five-Year Plan.

    We play a key role in the Mayor's effort to build a vibrant, resilient, and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents.

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Budget Analyst IV to join our rapidly growing team of professionals in making Houston a city for everyone.

    As a Budget Analyst IV you will oversee the management of funds for the city-wide budget over $5.7 billion, in addition to the monthly and quarterly financial reporting, ad-hoc analysis for presentation and review by the Mayor.

    The Budget Analyst IV works collaboratively with City departments to deliver accurate consolidated financial reporting including monthly/quarterly financial forecasts, annual budget, long range planning and identify financial risks and opportunities.

    The ideal candidate should be able to perform financial and statistical analysis, provide on-going, timely and accurate ad hoc financial and data analysis, evaluation and recommendation reports to support decision-making processes.

    Focus on forecasting future results, analyzing trends and looking for possible challenges before financial impacts are realized.

    FP&A BUDGET MANAGEMENT
    The role and duties of a Budget Analyst IV will include but not limited to:

    • Coordinate and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activity and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems.
    • Undertake in-depth analyses, make recommendations to management.
    • Generates and oversees various budget and financial reports and others as requested by management.
    • Establishes and maintains budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
    • Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
    • Review financial material and make recommendations as appropriate.
    • Acts as a liaison for the department.
    • Provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis to various departments as necessary.
    • Participates in other projects as requested by management.
    • May provide forecast and analyze weekly, monthly and annual expenditures.
    • The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.
    • Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills; detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
    • Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.

    Essential Attributes:

    • Curious Learners - We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious and dive deep to ask questions and better understand the City. We are skeptical of anecdotes and are willing to take the extra step to get the answers that we need to provide better insight or advice.
    • Expertly Aware - We are the experts. We understand our departments as well as anyone and, are a go-to resource for insight into what is going on in our areas of expertise. We also have relentlessly high standards for the work product we deliver and our skills and abilities.
    • Geared Toward Action - We know that speed matters. We prefer to be decisive and not wait for others to tell us how to do something. We prefer to fail quickly and learn from our errors than to wait for others to tell us what to do or how to do it.
    • See the Bigger Picture - We understand the City's strategy and financial plan and know how it relates to our work. We question the value of the activities that we perform and always look for better, more efficient ways to accomplish our goals.
    • Customer Focus - Keeping in mind the needs of both our internal and external clients when providing information.

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
    Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economic 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
    NonePreference will be given to candidates with professional experience in the following areas:

    • Budget and forecast preparation
    • Management and personnel reporting
    • Variance analysis
    • Data Analysis
    • Technical Assistance
    • Financial and Budget Analysis experience
    • Forecasting expenditures

    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.

    SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
    Department may administer skills assessment test.

    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:
    25


    APPLICATION PROCEDURES

    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:


    To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call

    If you need special services or accommodations, call TTY

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    Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.


    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.

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