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’ experience in a related field.
- A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience.
- A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for 1 years’ experience.
Licenses or Certifications:None.
Notes to Applicants
POSITION OVERVIEW : The Department of Aviation is hiring a Financial Analysts IV within the Finance division’s Capital Improvement Program section.
The candidate hired for the position will assist with the development of the Airport’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan & Budget, CIP expense monitoring, Grant reporting, accounting and reconciliation, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
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.
ASSESSMENT :A skills assessment will be required for this position.
APPLICATION INFORMATION : - A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
- Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
- Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN :Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK : Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS : Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/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. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
LANGUAGE :Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
WORK HOURS : - Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Teleworking opportunities may be available after an initial training period.
- Ability to telework only up to 40% of time per two-week pay period, with at least 60% of the time working onsite. (Three days onsite and two days from home each week of the pay period)
- Work schedules are implemented to support business and operational needs of the department and are subject to change.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work hours may include a limited volume of after hours, holiday, and weekend work.
Eligible for hybrid schedule with flexible remote opportunities up to 2 days per week.
Job Close Date 07/22/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data analysis, financial analysis and/or process improvement.
- Experience with project accounting and/or construction accounting.
- Experience working with Grants.
- Experience with Capital Assets
- Advanced level of proficiency in excel
- 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.
Develops and prepares reports, analyses, and models used in revenue and economic forecasts and budgets. Develops and completes cost of service rate and structure recommendations, rate studies, and methodology analysis to comply with State regulatory requirements using multiple variables. Primarily responsible for developing the operating or CIP budget for the department. Performs budget analysis by implementing the organization’s budget process system, providing guidance and recommendations to management in the development and completion of their budgets; finalizing the organizations budget; and monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, reporting on budget variances; reviewing budget forecasts; and reviewing current and historical budget information and data. Prepares complex financial analysis, periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, financial benchmark reporting, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems. Develops and prepares reports, analyses, and models to analyze debt issuances, bond issuance timing, Official Statement updates, calculate debt service requirements, equity financing ratios, cash reserve requirements, revenue bond debt refunding, rating agency presentations and other debt related requirements. Performs debt administration, impact analysis and monitors debt service schedules. Provides financial support and monitors CIP projects. Processes and tracks task orders and other project requirements in eCAPRIS and other financial systems. Develop and maintain complex databases to conduct comprehensive financial and technical analysis, and develop models and reports in Business Intelligence system to support and monitor performance and financial benchmarks. Develop complex reports and documentation in compliance with local, State and Federal regulatory requirements.Conduct cost analysis, financial and performance benchmarking with other entities and assist in development of expert testimony. Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems. Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices. Monitors state and federal regulatory processes and provides guidance to the department regarding the financial impact of new and/or proposed legislation, regulations and standards.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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. - 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 practices and concepts.
- 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 benefit analysis, feasibility studies and net present value analysis methods.
- Knowledge of enterprise budgeting, financial planning or accounting.
- Knowledge of research methods, survey techniques, statistical concepts and report writing.
- Ability to complete detailed financial and economic analyses.
- Ability to lead and/or facilitate meetings and workshops.
- Ability to work independently.
- Skill in generating and analyzing financial and statistical reports.
- Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in performing quantitative analysis.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This 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’ experience in a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience. A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for 1 years’ experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
* Please describe your experience with data analysis, financial analysis and/or process improvement.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe in detail your experience with project accounting and/or construction accounting.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe in detail your experience working with grants.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe in detail your experience with capital assets.
(Open Ended Question)
* Indicate your highest skill level in Microsoft Excel.
- Beginner: skill level includes data entry, basic formatting (page setup, column width, etc.), creating spreadsheets, etc.
- Intermediate: skill level includes basic calculations, use of functions, complex formatting (cell manipulation, etc.), charts/graphs (static), etc.
- Advanced: skill level includes pivot tables, V Lookups, formula creation, use of functions for formula creation, etc.
- Expert: skill level includes macros creation, complex formula creation/manipulation, charts/graphs (dynamic), create database queries, etc.
- None of the above
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. 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 Criminal Background Check to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment
* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)
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