Financial Analyst - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city.

The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

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What you will do at _
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Harris County Flood Control District:
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Reporting to the District's Financial Services Department Manager, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in conducting financial analysis for various programs, including grant portfolios, as well as executing the day-to-day transactional work of the financial services team (e.g., providing back-up support across accounts payable and procurement functions, supporting reconciliation of accounts, etc.) and will also contribute to the District's financial planning and reporting efforts.

_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Conduct comprehensive financial analysis for various departments, projects, and programs, including budgeting, forecasting, and costbenefit analysis.
Assist in developing department budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and fiscal responsibility.
Collaborate with various departments to track program expenditures and progress, maintaining accurate and uptodate financial records.
Provide regular reports to the Financial Services Department Manager and Director of Financial Services, as well as other stakeholders on financial status and performance.
Identify financial risks and opportunities within the District's portfolio and recommend strategies to optimize financial performance.
Work alongside various departments to ensure compliance with financial conditions and reporting requirements.
Serve as backup and support on execution of accounts payable and procurement functions with other team members.
Participate in process improvement exercises to deliver more efficient financial management.
Develop and maintain Excel and PowerBI based reports and dashboards.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer-
Requirements:
Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited fouryear college or university in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration/Policy or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years' experience in financial analysis, capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and/or strategic planning.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Licensure:

Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills to advise and consult with various internal and external stakeholders to prepare and present workshops and presentations.
Can work with a sense of purpose, recognizing the importance of our mission and the communities we serve.
Exhibit a drive and persistent pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement.
Value and understand others' perspectives, demonstrating effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong trustbased relationships.
Ability to conduct financial analysis and forecasting. This involves projecting potential financial outcomes under various scenarios, assessing risks, and recommending financial decisions.
Excellent project management skills. A planner with the ability to balance competing projects and priorities.
Can identify and solve problems using structured and sensible approaches and leverage solutions that are both innovative as well as common sense based on the need.
Can synthesize and present complex information about projects and systems that can be understood across functions and domains and by nontechnical audiences.
Flexible and creative having a willingness to experiment, pursue new ideas, and take risks when solving complex challenges.

Preferences:

Experience:

Experience with PeopleSoft financial software and PowerBI _(preferred)_
Advanced skills in Excel including complex Excel functions, pivot tables, charts, etc. _(preferred)_

General Information:

Position Type, Salary:

Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Financial Services | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be m