Company:
City of Houston, TX
Location: Waller
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $2,995.00 - $4,038.46 Biweekly
Location : 611 Walker Street
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 35353
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 11/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from : ALL INTERESTED
Job Classification : SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST
Department : Finance
Division : Financial Planning & Analysis
Reporting Location : 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Subject to Change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Staff Analyst will play a lead role in transitioning the City of Houston's budget process to an outcomes-based process focused on connecting the City's resources with results that matter most to citizens. Provide recommendations on the implementation process of outcome-based budget including system and process design. Assist in the coordination and development of the annual operating budget and monthly financial report. Coordinates and conducts special and ad hoc projects.
Outcome-Based Budget
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
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 applicants with:
**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
Department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
If yes , this position is subject to random drug testing 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.
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:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call (832) 393-6051.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832) 393-6051. (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.
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
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
02
Which best describes your education?
03
Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?
04
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?
05
Which of the following best describes your professional experience budgeting?
06
Which of the following best describes your experience of local government financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting, indirect cost allocation, program evaluation, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution and appropriation process?
07
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
08
Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems?
09
If you indicated you have SAP Financial Systems experience to question #8 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems and Accounts Receivable functions. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process.)
10
This position requires you to be 100% flexible in terms of work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays within a seven-day work schedule during the peak time, such as budget period, year-end close and monthly close. Are you willing to work within these schedules and late nights (midnight or later) as required?
11
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in qualitative and quantitative research?
12
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
13
Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
14
What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50 million? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
15
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
16
Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee in the FP&A Division?
Required Question
Location : 611 Walker Street
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 35353
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 11/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from : ALL INTERESTED
Job Classification : SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST
Department : Finance
Division : Financial Planning & Analysis
Reporting Location : 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Subject to Change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Staff Analyst will play a lead role in transitioning the City of Houston's budget process to an outcomes-based process focused on connecting the City's resources with results that matter most to citizens. Provide recommendations on the implementation process of outcome-based budget including system and process design. Assist in the coordination and development of the annual operating budget and monthly financial report. Coordinates and conducts special and ad hoc projects.
Outcome-Based Budget
- Project lead on the implementation of outcome-based budget
- Analyze and research industry best practices and procedures and develops recommendations for implementation.
- Lead in evaluation, requirements gathering and design of workflow, and processes, for a budget system implementation.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of department performance measures to guide budgetary decision making.
- Assist in the coordination and development of the annual operating budget and monthly financial report.
- Assist with the preparation of the City's annual budget publications.
- Monitoring and forecasting expenditures to ensure compliance with the approved budget.
- Monitoring and forecasting citywide revenue.
- Evaluating the fiscal and operational impacts of various budget scenarios
- Preparing and presenting budget recommendations to senior City leadership
- Ensures compliance with designated financial policies, rules and regulations; identifies and analyzes potential revenue and cost saving opportunities.
- Acts as liaison for the Financial Planning & Analysis Division on various committees and focus groups; and provides data, analyses, reporting and other information, as needed to facilitate accomplishment of group goals.
- Use Advanced Excel formulas and pivot tables to perform semi-complex to complex analysis.
- Compile data, produce information and interpret results through conclusion or recommendation formulation.
- Complete special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety of financial, administrative, professional, management issues and problems of simple to high complexity.
- Handle highly confidential information.
- Prepares communication on behalf of management as requested.
- Research, analyzes, and interprets complex information such as economic and fiscal developments and trends, to aid management in making decisions to resolve critical issues or problems.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
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 applicants with:
- Effective problem solving, presentation and coaching skills.
- Advanced Excel skills to manipulate extensive data sets and produce reports is required
- Strong financial analytical ability
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably and at appropriate level of summary and detail across multiple levels.
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced environment.
- Critical thinking for concise and effective management reporting
**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
Department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
If yes , this position is subject to random drug testing 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.
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:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call (832) 393-6051.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832) 393-6051. (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.
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
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
- 11 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
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your education?
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Beyond
- None of the above
03
Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Accounting
- Public Administration
- Other
- I have no degree
04
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?
- Less than three (3) years' experience
- Three (3) years' experience
- Four (4) years' experience
- Five (5) years' experience
- More than six (6) years' experience
- I have no experience
05
Which of the following best describes your professional experience budgeting?
- Less than four (4) years' experience
- Four (4) years' experience
- Five (5) years' experience
- More than six (6) years' experience
- I have no experience
06
Which of the following best describes your experience of local government financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting, indirect cost allocation, program evaluation, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution and appropriation process?
- Less than four (4) years' experience
- Four (4) years' experience
- Five (5) years' experience
- More than six (6) years' experience
- I have no experience
07
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
- Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands
- Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA
- I have no experience
08
Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems?
- Yes
- No
09
If you indicated you have SAP Financial Systems experience to question #8 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems and Accounts Receivable functions. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process.)
10
This position requires you to be 100% flexible in terms of work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays within a seven-day work schedule during the peak time, such as budget period, year-end close and monthly close. Are you willing to work within these schedules and late nights (midnight or later) as required?
- Yes
- No
11
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in qualitative and quantitative research?
- Less than four (4) years' experience
- Four (4) years' experience
- Five (5) years' experience
- More than six (6) years' experience
- I have no experience
12
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
13
Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
14
What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50 million? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).
15
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
16
Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee in the FP&A Division?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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