FINANCIAL ANALYST IV- BUDGET

FINANCIAL ANALYST IV- BUDGET

Salary

$81,930.94 - $114,054.20 Annually

Location

16930 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39696

Department

Houston Airport System

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: Finance & Accounting / BUDGET

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Occasional Weekend / HolidaysSubject to change

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of the Budget Section within the Finance and Accounting Division of the Houston Airport System (HAS) is to ensure that we have proper controls on what has been allocated for the various HAS Divisions and to track what has been spent. The Budget Section ensures the overall financial health of HAS by making sure that we have adequate funds for the Divisions and provides timely reports to help management make prudent financial decisions and adjust forecasts to reflect any changes in plans in the operating budgets. The Budget Section also works with HAS divisions on annual budget preparation and coordinates with Downtown Finance on Financial reports that are required by City Council and provides other ad-hoc analysis and support as needed.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Financial Analyst IV ensures the financial health of HAS by supporting core financial processes such as monthly financial performance reviews and forecasting with cost center managers and preparing the annual O&M budget. This position performs monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis as well as providing requested billing issues and providing financial analysis to support assigned cost centers. This position also provides other ad-hoc analysis and support as needed. "Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required."

The responsibilities of the Staff Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, monitors, analyzes, and maintains budgets, financial reports, records, projects, and plans to support departmental operations and fiscal management.

• Prepares, coordinates, monitors, and analyzes departmental and program budgets, including budget amendments, projections, and expenditure activity.

• Monitors line-item expenditures and revenue projections for assigned accounts and identifies variances, trends, and potential budgetary concerns.

• Processes and reviews financial transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and proper allocation of funds.

• Prepares financial analyses, forecasts, and reports to support management decision-making and long-term financial planning.

• Utilizes Power BI and other financial reporting tools to develop, maintain, and present dashboards, reports, and data analyses.

• Reviews financial programs, processes, and systems and recommends enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.

• Develops, coordinates, and monitors special projects and financial initiatives, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.

• Serves as a liaison to external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders, providing assistance and responding to inquiries, complaints, and financial or administrative issues.

• Researches and analyzes financial and operational information and provides recommendations to address issues and improve program and budget performance.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records, documentation, and supporting materials in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with department and division staff to develop financial projections, identify funding needs, and monitor budget performance.

• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to learn new financial systems, processes, technologies, and reporting requirements.

• Performs other related duties and special assignments as requested by the Division or Department Head.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field to the work being performed.

A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

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

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 25

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates 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 active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1842).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1842). (TTY 7-1-1)

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 provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment

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 individuals 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
• 13 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

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine 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

Are you a current Houston Airport System Employee?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your "highest" level of education obtained?

• Less than a Bachelors Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Beyond Masters Degree

04

Please indicate the degree concentration you obtain ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)

• Finance
• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
• Other
• None of the above

05

How many years of verifiable professional experience do you have in finance, economics, budget analysis, or a closely related field performing work comparable to the duties of this position?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 year to less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more
• No experience

06

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Expert, with extensive financial modelling experience
• Advanced, with moderate financial modelling experience
• Experienced, with some financial modelling experience
• Intermediate, with no financial modelling experience
• Entry level, with no financial modelling experience
• I have no experience

07

Please indicate your HIGHEST level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).

• BEGINNER: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.
• INTERMEDIATE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.
• ADVANCED: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
• No Experience

08

What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

• SAP End User Applications: Hands-on review of the major areas of human resources through using PeopleSoft enterprise resource software applications.
• SAP FICO Financial Training: Accounting concepts, applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises.
• SAP Human Capital Management: Practical theories and concepts in OD vocabulary, and using tools and concepts necessary to apply OD solutions.
• Other
• I have no experience utilizing 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. ("See resume" is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

10

Please check all that you have verifiable hands-on experience performing: (Check All That Apply)

• Financial forecasting/projections
• Variance/data analysis
• Preparing financial reports
• Fixed Assets
• Review / analyze financial program/systems
• Budgeting
• None of the above

11

Please describe your level of professional experience with variance analysis, financial data analysis, and Power BI as they relate to this position. ("See resume" is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/