Financial Analyst II (Austin Emergency Management)

City of Austin

13d•$65,390 - $81,740•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II provides financial oversight and analytical support for cost recovery, operating funds, and grant-related activities. The position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing financial transactions to ensure eligible costs are accurately identified, allocated, documented, billed, and reimbursed in accordance with applicable agreements, grant requirements, and financial policies. This role supports organizational financial stability by strengthening internal controls, improving financial tracking processes. Key responsibilities include reviewing contracts, grants, delivery orders, and inter-local agreements to ensure compliance with financial terms and funding requirements; supporting accounts payable and reimbursement processes; maintaining financial tracking and reporting tools; and assisting departments with financial procedures and guidance. The analyst also conducts financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, variances, and operational impacts, while supporting budget development, forecasting, and business planning efforts. In addition, the role evaluates expenditures and program performance to support informed decision-making and ensure alignment between financial resources and operational objectives.

Requirements

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 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 financial reports.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and analyzing financial activities related to cost recovery, grants management, and operating funds in a governmental or public sector environment.
Experience with federal, state, or local grant compliance, reimbursement processes, and financial reporting requirements.
Knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance, emergency management funding, or disaster recovery cost documentation and reimbursement processes.
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, interlocal agreements, delivery orders, and funding agreements.
Ability to manage complex financial processes
Financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting skills
Analytical problem‑solving abilities
Clear and professional communication
Organization and documentation discipline
Customer‑service orientation
Adaptability and process‑improvement mindset

Responsibilities

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.
Monitors and analyzes expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.
Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.
Monitors and provides assistance with components of the annual operating budget, forecast, estimates, business plan, performance measures and satisfaction surveys.
Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws.
Prepares and submits grant reporting.
Prepares/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.
Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
Monitors and analyzes revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts and summarizing current and historical data.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.