Finance Manager - Treasury and Capital Management

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: TREASURY AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION EMPLOYEES ONLY 

Classification: Finance Manager
Division: Treasury and Capital Management 
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street/ 900 Bagby Houston Tx 77002
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 *Subject to change*

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a professional position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary, financial, and management reporting systems. The ideal candidate should have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
• Supervise assigned analysts in the coordination, implementation, administration and operation of the Public Finance/Debt Management functions
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
• Assist with projecting future financial needs and collaborating with client department and management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.
• Make recommendations to improve client department’s fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information.
• Maintains financial records in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages, trains, develops, counsels, and evaluates staff performance.
• Presents financial analyses/reporting to senior management.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
  
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
Seven years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis 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
None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates with professional experience with the following:

• Public Finance/Debt Management
• Budget and forecast preparation
• Reconciliation/Variance analysis
• Technical Skills
• Financial and Budget Analysis experience
• Development of staff

 
**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.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None 

However, the department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description. 

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: 29

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov or call (832)393-6020. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm. 

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6020. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. 

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 the 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.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/