City of Houston, TX
Finance Manager - Treasury and Capital Management
City of Houston, TX, Waller, Texas, United States, 77874
Salary:
$3,377.00 - $4,897.00 Biweekly Location :
611 Walker Street Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
37190 Department:
Finance Division:
FIN-FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
9/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from:
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Classification:
Finance Manager Division:
Treasury and Capital Management Reporting Location:
611 Walker/900 Bagby Houston Tx, 77002 Workdays & Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Subject to change*
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a professional position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary, financial, and management reporting systems. The ideal candidate should have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.
Responsibilities: Assist in the development, monitoring, and management of the annual operating and revenue budgets for the General Services Department (GSD). Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports. Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders. Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely. Assist with projecting future financial needs and collaborating with client department and management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports. Make recommendations to improve client department's fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information. Maintains financial records in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages, trains, develops, counsels, and evaluates staff performance. Presents financial analyses/reporting to senior management. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Seven years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required. 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.
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 GENERAL INFORMATION Preferences will be given to candidates with professional experience with the following:
Budget and forecast preparation Management experience Reconciliation/Variance analysis Technical Skills Financial and Budget Analysis experience Development of staff
**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.** 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 11 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 For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes No
02
Which best describes your education and experience?
Master's Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Master's Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. None of the above
03
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
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. 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. Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA I have no experience with Microsoft Excel.
04
Work setting experience (Check all that apply that can be verified).
Financial forecasting/projections Variance/data analysis Preparing financial reports Review/analyze financial program/systems Financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting Program evaluation Strategic planning Budget and forecast preparation Technical Assistance Forecasting expenditures None of the above
05
Describe your level of experience with respect to variance and data analysis. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process). 06
Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process). 07
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process). 08
How many verifiable years of qualitative and quantitative research experience do you have?
Less than two (2) years' experience Two (2) years' experience Three (3) years' experience Four (4) years' experience More than four (4) years' experience I have no experience
09
How many verifiable years of annual budgeting and reporting experience do you have?
Less than two (2) years' experience Two (2) years' experience Three (3) years' experience Four (4) years' experience More than four (4) years' experience I have no experience
10
Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems?
Yes No
11
If you indicated you have SAP experience to question #12 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP functions. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process. 12
What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50M?
1 - 5 budget cycles 6 - 10 budget cycles More than 10 budget cycles I have no budgetary experience
13
Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?
Yes No
Required Question
$3,377.00 - $4,897.00 Biweekly Location :
611 Walker Street Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
37190 Department:
Finance Division:
FIN-FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
9/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from:
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Classification:
Finance Manager Division:
Treasury and Capital Management Reporting Location:
611 Walker/900 Bagby Houston Tx, 77002 Workdays & Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Subject to change*
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a professional position involving detailed, challenging and advanced work in providing complex analysis, reporting, reviewing, researching, developing, implementing and administration of budgetary, financial, and management reporting systems. The ideal candidate should have strong written and oral skills and be able to think critically and creatively.
Responsibilities: Assist in the development, monitoring, and management of the annual operating and revenue budgets for the General Services Department (GSD). Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports. Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, internal and external stakeholders. Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely. Assist with projecting future financial needs and collaborating with client department and management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports. Make recommendations to improve client department's fiscal efficiency based on interpretation and organization of financial information. Maintains financial records in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages, trains, develops, counsels, and evaluates staff performance. Presents financial analyses/reporting to senior management. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Seven years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required. 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.
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 GENERAL INFORMATION Preferences will be given to candidates with professional experience with the following:
Budget and forecast preparation Management experience Reconciliation/Variance analysis Technical Skills Financial and Budget Analysis experience Development of staff
**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.** 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 11 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 For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes No
02
Which best describes your education and experience?
Master's Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Master's Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. None of the above
03
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
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. 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. Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA I have no experience with Microsoft Excel.
04
Work setting experience (Check all that apply that can be verified).
Financial forecasting/projections Variance/data analysis Preparing financial reports Review/analyze financial program/systems Financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting Program evaluation Strategic planning Budget and forecast preparation Technical Assistance Forecasting expenditures None of the above
05
Describe your level of experience with respect to variance and data analysis. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process). 06
Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process). 07
What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process). 08
How many verifiable years of qualitative and quantitative research experience do you have?
Less than two (2) years' experience Two (2) years' experience Three (3) years' experience Four (4) years' experience More than four (4) years' experience I have no experience
09
How many verifiable years of annual budgeting and reporting experience do you have?
Less than two (2) years' experience Two (2) years' experience Three (3) years' experience Four (4) years' experience More than four (4) years' experience I have no experience
10
Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems?
Yes No
11
If you indicated you have SAP experience to question #12 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP functions. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process. 12
What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50M?
1 - 5 budget cycles 6 - 10 budget cycles More than 10 budget cycles I have no budgetary experience
13
Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?
Yes No
Required Question