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 six (6) 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.
Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do? POSITION OVERVIEW :This is a Division Manager level position over the Finance section. The employee will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including preparation of annual budget and capital plan, Accounts Payables and Receivables, Annual accounting and audit requirements, Procurement and contracts management, Financial management of grants, Cash management, internal controls and financial compliance requirements.
EDUCATION :Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.
TRAVEL :If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
BENEFITS :Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click
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ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
Pay Range
$44.62 - $58.01
Hours
8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 50% telework schedule within a two-week period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 05/29/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience with City’s annual Operating budget and development of Capital Plan.
- Experience with City’s procurement and contracts management policies and procedures.
- Experience working with individuals at diverse levels and in multiple departments.
- Experience with accounting functions including A/P, Grants, and internal controls.
- Ability to lead a diverse team of finance professionals.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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 large-sized enterprises or functions within a department. Provides general oversight for 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. Oversees and directs the development of the budget and business plan 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. Directs the development of organization’s mid- and long-range 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. Oversees and directs development of service rates, cost of service studies, and customer class rate proposals for Council. Oversees and directs requirements of a regulatory environment including rate proceedings, rate filing documentation, expert testimony development and delivery, litigation support, and settlement negotiations. Oversees and directs 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. Oversees and directs 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. Ensures 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 using computers and related software applications
- 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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Financial Manager III position are: 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 six (6) 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 minimum qualifications?
* Due to the responsibilities, this position requires a financial 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 Financial CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Financial Criminal Background Investigation.
* Please briefly describe your experience with City's budget process. Include years of experience and level of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience with City's procurement and contracts management process.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with multiple departments and working with diverse levels of staff.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your level of experience with accounting functions, including accounts payables and grants accounting.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your leadership style. Please explain your core values when you lead a team of professionals.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
Optional & Required Documents
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