Financial Analyst IV

About the Department

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested

SERVICE LINE/SECTION: Houston Permitting Center - Financial Operations
REPORTING LOCATION: 1002 Washington Ave
WORKDAYS & HOURS: Monday – Friday/8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* 
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As a Financial Analyst IV, you will provide advanced financial analysis and strategic support to the Houston Permitting Center (HPC) service line, a critical component of operations that ensures resource availability and cost alignment. In this role, you will strengthen oversight of liens by developing a comprehensive framework to understand lien activities, improve collection processes, and forecast lien collections. You will ensure accurate booking, reconciliation, and reporting of liens while delivering analytical insights and identifying alternative strategies for recovering operational costs.

Additionally, you will serve as a key advisor to leadership and the Service Line Director by providing strategic performance analysis across all operational and administrative activities. This includes assisting in the development and implementation of an organizational performance framework to drive efficiency and effectiveness. You will collaborate with multi-departmental operational teams and leverage data to analyze performance variances, identify trends, and forecast operational impacts on financial outcomes. Your ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights will support decision-making and long-term strategic planning for the Houston Permitting Center.

We are seeking a Financial Analyst IV with strong analytical skills who is strategically minded, a self-starter, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted financial and business advisor by delivering performance insights that support leadership decision-making. You will also play a key role in fostering connections across internal teams and cross-departmental partners to drive alignment and achieve organizational goals.

Key priorities include:

• Leads and fosters an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Facilitates communication and understanding between the finance and operations functions.
• Participates, facilitates, and interprets for management operating results that include, but are not limited to, KPI management, operational workflow recommendations, department initiatives, and other identified opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts independent, complex analysis of historical and forecast performance data to provide reports to assist executive management in strategic operational and fiscal decision-making.
• Integrates data from peer municipalities, economic indicators, and other external sources to enhance performance metric assessments and deliver actionable recommendations for operational improvements.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets complex operational reports to explain fluctuations in performance metrics and provides strategic recommendations to management at all levels.
• Leads improvements in lien collection processes by developing a comprehensive framework for measurement and oversight, while implementing controls to ensure accuracy and compliance in lien processing and financial reporting.
• Coordinates and assists with the preparation of monthly and annual KPI reports and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Directs, manages, and conducts special and ad hoc information requests; reports results of findings to immediate, middle, and senior management.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The office environment is physically comfortable and has no major sources of discomfort; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional periods of stooping, bending, and be able to lift 40 pounds.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.  

Position Duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four (4) 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  

Minimum Qualifications

Preference shall be given to candidates with:

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Critical & strategic thinking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Strong analytical abilities 
• Advanced Excel or data analytic software skills

**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.**

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
 
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No          
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
 
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: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6737.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393.6737). (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 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
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• 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/