Management Assistant - Finance

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Management Assistant - Finance to support the day-to-day operations of our Finance department. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position.

The Management Assistant - Finance earns a competitive annual salary of $71,682.31 - $91,394.95, depending on experience.

Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Job Summary:

The purpose of this job within the organization is to provide technical and strategic support to the Director of Finance and the Budget Officer, which includes but is not limited to financial administration, and the development and implementation of strategic and managerial projects by conducting research, performing statistical analysis, and preparing formal and ad-hoc reports for the director and city management consideration.

This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, plans, and implements management and strategic projects by conducting research, performing statistical analysis, and preparing formal and ad-hoc reports for the director and city management consideration.
• Makes suggestions for applications of technology and shared serviced to reduce costs and increase productivity and accountability within the department.
• Conducts cost analysis, rate analysis, revenue projections, and other financial analysis for determine feasibility of projects and programs.
• Facilitates debt issuance.
• Provides analysis and summary of best practices and forward-thinking techniques that are applicable in Pearland for the betterment of city operations and services to the citizens.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of information, research tends in financial management and operations, and serve as a source of information for topics such as demographic trends and infrastructure issues relative to Pearland.
• Prepares correspondence and other publications for the department as requested. Process and complete detailed forms and reports as directed.

*For the full job description, please see the attached document.*

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors' Degree in Finance, Public Administration or related field.
• Master degree preferred.
• Two to three years of experience working for a municipality in an entry-level generalist management position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides requisite knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to success.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License