Financial Manager II
City of Austin Austin, TX, United States
- Location: Austin, TX, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance, Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 20, 2025
Job Description:
Financial Manager II
Description
Minimum Qualifications- 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 five (5) years of experience in a finance related field, two (2) years of which include management experience.
- Additionally, experience must include one year of accounting. Up to twelve (12) hours of accounting coursework may substitute for accounting experience.
- A Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field or a CPA certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience requirement.
Licenses or Certifications:
- None
This position leads and manages the Purchasing and Contract Management team, oversees inventory reconciliations, and facilitates Fleet financial management for the Transportation and Public Works Department. Key responsibilities include procurement and contract oversight, reviewing operating budgets, ensuring accurate inventory reconciliation, and maintaining compliance with city policies and financial regulations. The Financial Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and auditors to enhance cost control, streamline processes, and uphold fiscal accountability.
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Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!
Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Office Location Notes:
Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 03/24/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience overseeing financial services including operating budget preparation, financial forecasting, contract administration/writing, purchasing and reporting.
- Demonstrated success in working in a deadline driven environment while balancing multiple projects and changing priorities.
- Experience developing financial reports and presentations for executives and stakeholders that convey budget and project relevant messaging and progress. Knowledge of contracts, purchasing, procurement card management, and operating budget development and management.
- Experience with AIMs, eCOMBS, eCAPRIS, and MicroStrategy or a similar tool. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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.
Properly accounts for and safe-guards the City’s cash and other assets for mid-sized enterprises or functions within a department. Provides general oversight over department’s accounting, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, CIP , grants, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll functions. May provide oversight for non-financial areas. Guides financial decisions of the organization by preparing financial information for presentation and consideration by management. Manages the development of the budget for the organization, performs budget analysis, provides guidance and recommendations to management, monitors the budget by reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, and reviews historical and forecast budget information. Provides feedback and analysis of organization performance measures, goals, and objectives by compiling relevant financial, business, service and operational information, identifying and evaluating trends, and recommending corrective actions. Reviews financial and budget reports and performs financial analyses by managing compilation of appropriate information. Manages development of organization’s financial forecast; ensuring revenue, expenditure and debt service projections meet applicable financial policies, guidelines and benchmarks, such as requirements for debt service coverage and cash reserves. Manages the development of service rates, cost of service studies, and customer class rate proposals for Council. May manage requirements of a regulatory environment including rate proceedings, rate filing documentation, expert testimony development and delivery, litigation support, and settlement negotiations. May manage debt program including revenue bond planning and issuance, development and update of Bond Official Statements, rating agency presentation development, management of commercial paper programs, reconciliations of debt service schedules, and analysis of bond refinancing or defeasance opportunities. Manages the development of the capital budget, long-range plan and five-year plan. Prepares, reviews, and evaluates financial and accounting documents, reports, and statements and ensures that financial transactions are recorded promptly and properly. Ensure financial staff are appropriately trained on the City’s systems of record and on citywide policies and procedures.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. 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 concepts, principals and practices
- Knowledge of financial reporting and internal control systems
- Knowledge of utility ratemaking and cost of service study methodology
- Knowledge of debt instruments, cash management and utility financing methods
- Knowledge of forecasting models; econometric studies, analysis and forecasting; and estimating methods and techniques
- Knowledge of cost benefits analysis, feasibility studies and net present value analysis methods
- Knowledge of enterprise budgeting, financial planning or accounting.
- Knowledge of preferred business practices * Knowledge of financial and budget systems and reporting
- Knowledge of leadership/supervisory/management best practices
- Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models
- Skill in development of presentations
- Skill in effective oral and written communications
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex financial records
- Skill in determining need and compiling, analyzing and presenting financial information and data for management and Council use
- Ability to resolve problems or situations that require the exercising of good judgement
- Ability to prepare complex and accurate 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
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 five (5) years of experience in a finance related field, two (2) years of which include management experience. Additionally, experience must include one year of accounting. Up to twelve (12) hours of accounting coursework may substitute for accounting experience. A Master's in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field or a CPA certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience requirement. Do you meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* Provide a brief description of your supervisory and management experience, including the number of employees you supervised and your level of responsibility (hiring, firing, discipline, performance evaluation) and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer.
(Open Ended Question)
* Provide an example of how you have ensured compliance with municipal purchasing rules and regulations in a previous role and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer.
(Open Ended Question)
* 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.
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents