Financial Analyst III

Job Description:

Financial Analyst III

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining audit controls for all three ACCD parking facilities, preparing financial related reports for a parking enterprise including those within the budget process, as well as maintaining the software systems related to the ACCD parking enterprise.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications.
• Please be thorough in completing the employment application, list all experience and relevant professional certification(s) that are applicable to this position.
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to supplemental questions on the employment application.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

This position relies on a successful Criminal Background check.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other section within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.

Please find the link here to the City of Austin employee benefits guide.


The Austin Convention Center Department ( ACCD ) offers the following additional benefits to all ACCD employees:

• Metro Pass for public transportation (Including Metro-Rail)
• Metro-Rail stop right in front of our Convention Center facility

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71
Hours
Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
Combination of on-site office and telework hours in compliance with department policy.
Job Close Date 11/22/2024 Type of Posting External Department Convention Center Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Parking or Transportation Operations utilizing parking software and payment platforms.
• Experience in process innovation and development with collaboration, planning and/or project management skills.
• Advanced level experience in MS Office Suite software.
• Ability to travel to more than one location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Assists with development of the operating or CIP budget for the department. Performs budget analysis by implementing the organization’s budget process system, providing guidance and recommendations to management in the development and completion of their budgets; finalizing the organizations budget; and monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, reporting on budget variances; reviewing budget forecasts; and reviewing current and historical budget information and data. Prepares financial analysis, periodic, and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems. Performs debt administration by monitoring debt service schedules. Provides financial support and monitors CIP projects. Processes and tracks task orders and other project requirements in eCAPRIS and other financial systems. Assists with the development of department’s Business Plan and forecast. Prepares fund summaries to keep management abreast of the financial conditions of the department. Develops and maintains computer spreadsheets models and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting. Reviews and approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions. Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices. Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems. Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies, and other City offices. Monitors State and Federal regulatory processes and provides guidance to the department regarding the financial impact of new and/or proposed legislation, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
• Knowledge of internal control systems.
• Knowledge of preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
• Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
• Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field. Graduation with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Do you meet these minimum requirements?

• Yes.
• No.

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years experience do you have in operations and maintenance budgeting functions including budget development and monitoring, financial forecasts, revenue forecasts, expense budgets, and other related operating budget experience?

• No O & M budgeting experience
• Less than 1 year O & M budgeting experience
• Between 1 year and 3 years O & M budgeting experience
• Between 3 years and 5 years O & M budgeting experience
• Between 5 years and 7 years O & M budgeting experience
• Between 7 years and 10 years O & M budgeting experience
• More than 10 years O & M budgeting experience

* How many years of parking industry accounting experience with Parking Access Control Systems and/or software systems utilizing established internal controls procedures do you possess?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• More than 4 years

* Please describe your experience participating in audits, interpreting findings and implementing correct measures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience gathering information for developing budgets with respect to position justifications, business planning, operational answers to budget questions, and synthesizing operational needs into business cases.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in process innovation and development with collaboration, planning and/or project management skills.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as required by the position.

• Yes
• No

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