City of Austin - Austin Water Utility
Financial Analyst IV
Austin, TX | $35K - $45K
Qualifications
- 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
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AWU, as well as current AWU employees considering Secondary employment
- Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job – specifically Microsoft Excel – will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%
- 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
- 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
- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
- The minimum qualifications for the Financial Analyst IV position are: 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
- How many years of experience do you have developing or supporting an Operations & Maintenance budget?
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5 or more years
- How many years of experience do you have in developing, analyzing and interpreting complex financial and/or budget reports?
- How many years of experience do you have with preparing reconciliations, accounting adjusting entries, and financial statement?
- How many years of experience do you have with financial forecasting and budgeting, to include spending, planning and accounting?
- How many years of experience do you have with providing reviews and feedback on work developed by other team members and documenting your review of the work of others?
- How many years of experience and proficiency do you have using the City's financial systems (i.e., AIMS, E-CAPRIS and MicroStrategy) or other related financial software systems that includes general ledger accounting, capital project management, business intelligence tool, or agenda management?
- How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing financial-related processes and procedures?
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!
- Pay Range: $35.04 – $44.67
- Hours: Monday-Friday: 40 hours/week between 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Teleworking and Alternative Work Schedules are available)
- Grant Funded or Pooled Position: Not Applicable
