Management Analyst III

City of Houston•5320 North Shepherd, TX

About The Position

The Management Analyst III develops, organizes, implements, monitors, and controls specific operating and financial activities. The position serves as the primary liaison to assigned departments, agencies, and organizations to coordinate financial operating and management policies, procedures, and systems. It prepares and analyzes financial reports and budgets, monitors projections and expenditures, processes reimbursement requests and cash receipts, and coordinates the department’s purchasing card program. The role makes significant use of Microsoft Office and SAP and requires a self-starter who is committed to completing tasks on schedule. The position is physically comfortable, with discretion over walking and standing. There may be occasional minor discomfort from less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions, occasional exposure to office chemicals, and extensive use of a video display terminal. The employee must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required. New hires and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a field directly related to the job.
Four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration, or a field directly related to the job.
Experience cannot substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
Must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.
New hires and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks on schedule.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference if they possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties, are among the most qualified candidates, and meet the other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

Prepare, create, analyze, monitor, and forecast monthly financial reports and the annual operating budget.
Provide monthly line-item projections based on review of year-to-date actuals and trends, budget transfers, and journal entries.
Reconcile and provide budget-versus-actual analyses and variance reports.
Assist in resolving expenditure and revenue concerns by implementing alternative solutions.
Review specific transfers, financial statements, and departments’ or agencies’ requests and actions.
Prepare the biweekly payroll reimbursement request from Greater Harris County 9-1-1 (GHC).
Prepare quarterly reimbursement requests from GHC for all other expenditures.
Prepare cash receipts for revenues from GHC and miscellaneous copies.
Serve as the department’s Purchasing Card Coordinator.
Perform other duties and special projects as requested.