Financial Analyst IV

Financial Analyst IV

Salary

$71,942.00 - $89,655.54 Annually

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39676

Department

Finance

Division

FIN-FINANCE DIRECTORS OFFICE

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division: Finical Analysis and Planning

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activities, policies and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs, and systems. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Undertaking in-depth analysis, make recommendations to management.
• Generates and oversee various budget and financial reports and others as requested by management.
• Maintains budgeting and accounting policies and procedures for the section.
• Forecast and analyze weekly, monthly and annual expenditures.
• Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
• Review financial material and make recommendations as appropriate. Acts as a liaison for client departments.
• Participates in projects as requested by management.
• Provide technical assistance, financial analysis, and budget analysis to various departments as necessary.
• Coordinates and conducts special projects.
• The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills; detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely, which will include working additional hours and/or over the weekend as needed.
• Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as requested by division and department head.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field closely related to the job.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement. A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience 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 None

However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

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

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.

Pay Grade 25

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.cfmor call (832) 393-6020.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6020. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

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, Marines 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

Which best describes your education and experience?

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and MORE THAN four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Masters Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN two (2) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Masters Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and MORE THAN two (2) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• None of the above

03

Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Other
• I do not have a degree

04

Which of the following best describes your professional experience budgeting?

• Less than four years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years experience
• 6 years or more experience
• I have no experience

05

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.- 2
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands
• Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (INDEX, MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, IF, IS, etc…), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.
• None of the above

06

. Which of the following best describes your professional experience of local government financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting, indirect cost allocation, program evaluation, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution and appropriation process?

• Less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years experience
• Five (5) years experience
• More than Six (6) years experience
• I have no experience

07

Which of the following best describes your professional experience in qualitative and quantitative research.

• Less than four years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years or more of experience
• I have no experience

08

Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?

• Less than four 4 years of experience
• 4 year of experience
• 5 years experience
• 6 years or more experience
• I have no experience

09

Do you have experience using SAP ERP FICO?

• Yes
• No

10

If you indicated you have SAP ERP experience to question #9 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process.).

11

Are you willing to work late nights (midnight or later) and weekends?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/