Financial Analyst III
Read straight from City of Austin's careers page, verified 3d ago.Seekless can tailor your résumé to it.
Seekless can write your résumé for this posting first.
Before you apply
Salary$63k – $78k
LocationAustin Financial Services
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentFinancial Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
Four (4) years of experience in a related field
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 the 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
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
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
Experience creating and analyzing financial reports
Experience with budget monitoring
Experience with financial software such as Advantage, e-Capris, MicroStrategy, or other related financial and/or business intelligence software system
Ability to travel to more than one work location
Skills
Advantage
e-Capris
MicroStrategy
spreadsheet software
database software
word processing software
presentation software
Benefits
Telework
About This Position
About the company
Who We Are: Austin Financial Services
Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. Austin Financial Services (AFS) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.
Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.
Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.
As an internal support function within the larger City organization, AFS is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.
Job Description:
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 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 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.
•
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 - 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 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 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 the 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
•
Experience creating and analyzing financial reports.
•
Experience with budget monitoring.
•
Experience with financial software such as Advantage, e-Capris, MicroStrategy, or other related financial and/or business intelligence software system.
•
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Compensation Range:
The annual hiring range for this position is $62,890.00-$77,980.00
Notes to Candidate:
Position Overview: This position performs key lead functions for the Finance team in the Financial Services Department - Support Services division. Some of these responsibilities include assist divisions with the annual budget process, financial policies and procedures, budget monitoring, CIP, quality check complex invoices, and simple contracts. Other duties may include processing transactions in the City’s financial system, creating MicroStrategy reports, and researching data for emergency response reporting. The top candidate must have the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication, and leadership skills.
Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.
Location: 721 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704