FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

About the Role

As the Financial Analyst IV, you will provide advanced financial analysis and support to the HPC service line which is critical to operations to ensure resource availability and cost alignment. This position requires you to manage operations budget across multiple funds and act as a key advisor to the leadership team and the service line Director. You will provide strategic financial leadership to all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Houston Permitting Center by assisting in the development and implementation of major initiatives as well as strengthening internal controls to promote long-term financial sustainability. We are seeking a Financial Analyst IV who is analytical, strategically minded, self-starter who can work well, both independently and in a team environment.

Key Priorities

• Leads and fosters an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Supports new and innovative ideas through collaboration and brainstorming.
• Leads financial communication with operational managers, providing guidance and gathering key information to support annual budget development.
• Interprets operating performance results to assess and forecast financial impacts and make recommendations for improvement opportunities.
• Develops analytical models, dashboards, and automation solutions to optimize recurring financial tasks, ensuring consistent accuracy and clear visibility into financial data.
• Conducts independent, complex analysis of historical and forecast data to provide reports to assist executive management in strategic fiscal decision-making.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets complex financial and non-financial information and recommends improvement opportunities to immediate, middle, and senior management.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports; performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statements.
• Analyzes personnel costs to identify factors influencing spending and savings, prepares attrition reports, and evaluates organizational staffing effectiveness.
• Directs, manages, and conducts special and ad hoc information requests; reports results of findings to immediate, middle, and senior management.
• Coordinates and prepares annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Prepares monthly and year-end closings.
• Oversees purchases, contracts, and transactions to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and readiness for audits.
• Reviews and improves internal audit procedures to verify billing accuracy and strengthen compliance controls.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field. (Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.)
• Four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• 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.

Preferences

Preference shall be given to candidates with:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical & strategic thinking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed problem solver
• Strong analytical abilities
• Advanced Excel 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.