Financial Analyst III (City of Austin Employees Only)

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special?

• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Austin Economic Development supports and recruits’ business to Austin through all divisions. Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all. In partnership with local businesses, creatives, and community organizations, we create jobs, support Austin’s cultural scene, and build inclusive prosperity citywide.

Job Description:

Financial Analyst III - Austin Economic Development

Purpose:

Coordinates and develops budget process deliverables. Provides financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing and reporting financial and budget information for use by management.

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.

• Assists with development of 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 organization’s 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 financial analysis, periodic, and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems.
  
• Performs debt administration by monitoring 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.
  
• Assists with the development of department’s Business Plan and forecast. Prepares fund summaries to keep management abreast of the financial conditions of the department.
  
• Develops and maintains computer spreadsheets models and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
  
• Reviews and approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
  
• Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
  
• Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.
  
• Research 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 - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• 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 accommodation, 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 internal control systems.
  
• Knowledge of preferred business practices.
  
• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
  
• Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
  
• Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
  
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
  
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
  
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use.
  
• Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires exercising of good judgment.
  
• Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  

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 four (4) years of experience in a related field.
  
• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
  
• A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with City of Austin financial systems such as AIMS+, eCAPRIS, eCOMBS, eBudget, and MicroStrategy.
  
• Demonstrated success managing complex funding structures, including enterprise funds, grants, special revenue funds, and multi-stream revenue environments.
  
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, spreadsheet tools, and data visualization.
  
• Strong ability to conduct trend analysis, develop projections, and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  
• Experience supporting contract financial management, including encumbrances, de-encumbrances, and monitoring contract deliverables.
  
• Familiarity with CIP financial processes, task order tracking, or infrastructure-related funding.
  
• Ability to navigate a fast-moving environment with multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to partner with divisions across the department.
  
• Experience summarizing financial impacts of legislation, policy changes, or regulatory requirements.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

Austin Economic Development is seeking an energetic and analytical Financial Analyst III to join our dynamic Finance team. This role is at the heart of supporting the department’s diverse portfolio-ranging from small business programs to cultural arts, music, redevelopment, and major revenue-generating initiatives.

The Financial Analyst III will serve as a key resource for leadership, providing high-quality financial insights that drive strategic decisions. This position will independently prepare financial reports, conduct trend analysis, complete monthly reconciliations, and lead projections across multiple funding sources. The analyst will manage encumbrances and de-encumbrances for contracts, ensure financial transactions meet City policies and regulations, and support budget development and monitoring throughout the fiscal year. The position also navigates City financial systems, performs CIP monitoring, and troubleshoots financial issues with program teams.

If you enjoy translating numbers into strategy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to economic opportunities for Austin residents and businesses, this role is for you.

Pay Range: $71,630 - $90,980 annually

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Hours may vary and are subject to change based on department needs.

Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 40% of their scheduled work week.

Location: 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78741

Application Details:

• A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
  
• A résumé is required but does not replace a fully completed City of Austin employment application. Resumés will not be accepted in lieu of the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all relevant and detailed work experience is clearly documented in the application to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
  
• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• Everyone who applies 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.
  
• Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.
  
• Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
  

Additional Details:

• Austin Economic Development may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
  
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
  
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
  
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer.
  
• If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.
  

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. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite where they cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a rolling thirty-six (36) month period. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Benefits:

The City of Austin offers its employees a wide range of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-06

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