Financial Manager II - [Cost Recovery]

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 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
Under direction from executive management, this position is responsible for management and operations of the financial activities and staff for a medium-sized enterprise. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ( HSEM ) Finance Manager II oversees day to day financial operations and serves as the emergency operations Finance Section Chief during EOC activations and oversees City-wide disaster cost recovery. This position is responsible for the financial planning, purchasing, contracts, budgeting, grants, and fiscal processes for HSEM .

This position will:

• Provide oversight of accounting, purchasing, grants, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll functions.
• Manage HSEM budget and business planning.
• Produce financial reports, perform budget analysis, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of HSEM .
• Oversee City-wide cost recovery efforts for disaster reimbursement
• Oversee HSEM grant programs & processes.
• Manage interlocal and other agreements.
• Develop and monitor purchasing, contracts management, and invoice payment procedures for regular operations and for emergencies.
• Monitor EOC emergency financial processes from origination and justification, acquisition, payment and filing of documents.
• Analyze data, and develop processes that minimize financial risk.
• Achieve stakeholder buy-in by relaying complex financial information in a concise manner to drive sound decision-making and strategic planning.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application.

If you are selected for hire:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Assessment:
An assessment may be issued as part of the interview process.
Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94

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

This position may require you to work outside of the scheduled regular works hours if there is an activation.

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial probationary period. Work schedules must be at least 40% in the office and are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.
Job Close Date 02/18/2025 Type of Posting External Department Management Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E Ben White Blvd. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising/managing finance and grant professionals
• Experience leading, developing and implementing financial-related processes and procedures to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Financial management, accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, auditing, or related financial experience for a governmental entity
• Experience with related financial and business intelligence programs (i.e., the City’s AIMS , e-Capris e-Combs and MicroStrategy or DXR )
• Experience with disaster cost recovery and Public Assistance with FEMA / TDEM
• Experience with homeland security grants
• Experience as a Finance Chief in an Emergency Operations Center

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

* Please describe your experience in financial management and reporting, auditing, and oversight of state or federal grants. Additionally, please note if grants included homeland security or Public Assistance.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe in detail your experience developing and delivering training materials and guidance on complex financial information and processes.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience in leading, developing and implementing financial-related processes and procedures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate your highest level using 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

* Describe your experience with financial and business intelligence programs (i.e., the City’s AIMS, e-Capris e-Combs and MicroStrategy or DXR).
(Open Ended Question)
* This position is required to respond to the Emergency Operations Center when it is activated for a special event or emergency. Are you willing to work occasional evenings and weekends if needed in the event of an activation?

• 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 Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

Optional & Required Documents

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