Financial Manager II

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

Notes to Applicants
Note to Applicants:
1) Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications - minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

2) You must use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.

3) Employment history dates must include month and year as well as the name and contact information for the supervisor and/or human resources department.

4) Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.

5) Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not your resume or cover letter.

6) A criminal history check will be conducted on the selected candidates.

Additional Information:
Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review.

Criminal Background Investigation:

If selected as top candidate for this position you must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check to be hired and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

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.

Pay Range
$41.70 - $54.21

Hours
Please note: Schedule may include days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Municipal Court is a 24 hour, 7 days per week business operation. Schedule/location may change based upon business needs.
Job Close Date 10/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Municipal Court Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Suite 175 Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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 (*).
* The Financial Manager II 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 the minimum qualifications of this position?

• Yes
• No

* 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.

* How many years of experience do you have in financial management where you were responsible for at least one employee?

• None
• More than one (1) year but less than five (5) years
• More than five (5) years but less than seven (7) years
• More than seven (7) years but less than ten (10) years
• More than ten (10) years

* How many employees with financial responsibilities have you directly supervised?

• None
• 1-5
• 6-10
• 11-15
• More than 15

* What type of staff positions have you supervised (i.e., accountants, financial clerks, customer service representatives, etc.)? If you have not supervised, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* In 20 words or less, please state the role of a financial manager.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your role in composing a Business Plan for an entity. If you do not have this experience, list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your role in composing a Strategic Plan for an entity. If you do not have any experience in this area, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your role in developing, tracking and analyzing performance measures for an entity. If you do not have experience in this area, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your role in composing and monitoring an Annual Budget for an entity. If you have not had experience in this area, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your role with monitoring contracts. If you have not had experience in this area, please list N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe the types of audit you have experience with and your role within the audit. If you have not had experience in this area, please list, N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* To what extent, if any, do you feel the Financial Manager II would get involved in the operations of the entity?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter