Financial Manager II
City of Austin
Austin, TX
Financial Manager II Location Austin, TX (Travis Heights area) : Position Information Posting Title Financial Manager II Job Requisition Number COA090423 Position Number 104085 Job Type Full-Time Division Name APH Budget & Analysis Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- 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.
- None.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title , employment dates and description of responsibilities for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered, in lieu of a completed City of Austin application.
- Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
- Work experience listed must include month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
- When completing the supplemental questions, please note that your answers must be supported by information contained in your application.
- This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
- Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health's website .
- Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department's immunization policy.
- Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
- All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Austin Public Health worksite - including parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
- When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular . This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
- This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.
- Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
- A skills assessment will be conducted in person.
- Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
- Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
- Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
- Demonstrated experience in governmental budgeting.
- Demonstrated experience in grant management.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Posted 2026-01-13
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