FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

Salary: $2,767.00 - $3,471.31 Biweekly
Location : Houston
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39194
Department: Houston Public Works
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested

SERVICE LINE/SECTION: Houston Permitting Center - Financial Operations
REPORTING LOCATION: 1002 Washington Ave
WORKDAYS & HOURS: Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
As the Financial Analyst IV, you will provide advanced financial analysis and support to the HPC service line which is critical to operations to ensure resource availability and cost alignment. This position requires you to manage operations budget across multiple funds and act as a key advisor to the leadership team and the service line Director. You will provide strategic financial leadership to all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Houston Permitting Center by assisting in the development and implementation of major initiatives as well as strengthening internal controls to promote long-term financial sustainability. We are seeking a Financial Analyst IV who is analytical, strategically minded, self-starter who can work well, both independently and in a team environment.
Key priorities include:

• Leads and fosters an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Supports new and innovative ideas through collaboration and brainstorming.
• Leads financial communication with operational managers, providing guidance and gathering key information to support annual budget development.
• Interprets operating performance results to assess and forecast financial impacts and make recommendations for improvement opportunities.
• Develops analytical models, dashboards, and automation solutions to optimize recurring financial tasks, ensuring consistent accuracy and clear visibility into financial data.
• Conducts independent, complex analysis of historical and forecast data to provide reports to assist executive management in strategic fiscal decision-making.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets complex financial and non-financial information and recommends improvement opportunities to immediate, middle, and senior management.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports; performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statements.
• Analyzes personnel costs to identify factors influencing spending and savings, prepares attrition reports, and evaluates organizational staffing effectiveness.
• Directs, manages, and conducts special and ad hoc information requests; reports results of findings to immediate, middle, and senior management.
• Coordinates and prepares annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Prepares monthly and year-end closings.
• Oversees purchases, contracts, and transactions to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and readiness for audits.
• Reviews and improves internal audit procedures to verify billing accuracy and strengthen compliance controls.

WORKING CONDITIONS The office environment is physically comfortable and has no major sources of discomfort; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional periods of stooping, bending, and be able to lift 40 pounds. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.


Substitutions : Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES


Preference shall be given to candidates with:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical & strategic thinking abilities
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed problem solver
• Strong analytical abilities
• Advanced Excel skills

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.


SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.


SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.


Pay Grade 25

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:


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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.


EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01


Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Master' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• None of the above

02


How many years of professional experience in finance, economics, or budget analysis do you have?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 years but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more
• I have no experience

03


Which of the following best describes your professional accounting experience?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 8 years of experience
• 8 years or more of experience

04


What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• o Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
• o Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
• o Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, transform data with PowerQuery, use PowerPivot, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA and/or DAX.
• I have no experience working with Microsoft Office Products.

05


Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process)
06


Describe your professional experience in creating and presenting reports and insights to leadership, including how you communicate complex information to support decision-making. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process)
07


Please explain your professional experience related to local government financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting, indirect cost allocation, program evaluation, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution and appropriation process. (Indicate N/A, if no experience)
08


Briefly describe your experience conducting audits, including how you identify discrepancies and suggest improvements to the process being audited (Indicate N/A, if no experience)
09


How many years of experience do you have working with the SAP financial system?

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

10


Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question