What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Harris County Toll Road Authority?
Position Description
The Financial Analyst acts as a liaison between HCTRA's Finance division and other divisions within HCTRA, various Harris County departments, and other public agencies on tolling, finance, accounting, and auditing matters. This position will extract, review, and analyze financial and operational information to assist in making recommendations on procedures, business rules development, and economic and business decisions; performs research and creates schedules for reports. The Financial Analyst coordinates with all HCTRA divisions on a quarterly basis to provide explanations on significant variances between budget and actual, and updates to KPI performance metrics.
Duties And Responsibilities
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Light Work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type And Typical Hours Work
This is a full time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday; Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Work Environment
There are no major sources of discomfort. A normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature controls and furnishings is provided.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
The Financial Analyst acts as a liaison between HCTRA's Finance division and other divisions within HCTRA, various Harris County departments, and other public agencies on tolling, finance, accounting, and auditing matters. This position will extract, review, and analyze financial and operational information to assist in making recommendations on procedures, business rules development, and economic and business decisions; performs research and creates schedules for reports. The Financial Analyst coordinates with all HCTRA divisions on a quarterly basis to provide explanations on significant variances between budget and actual, and updates to KPI performance metrics.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assists with monitoring accounting and reporting relating to tolling activity, including preparation of annual budget and departmental budgets.
- Assists with annual budget preparation, departmental budgets, quarterly KPI performance tracking and analysis, and managerial reporting.
- Assists and conducts revenue and expense forecasting utilizing best practices for descriptive/inferential statistics, financial modeling, and Public budgeting.
- Performs research and assists with agency planning, makes recommendations on procedures, and implementation of policies for fiscal management.
- Assists with bonding and debt issues as they arise.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum one-year professional experience in finance or related field.
- Previous experience in governmental accounting and/or financial activities is preferred.
- Knowledge of Harris County auditing, accounting, and finance processes, and standard policies and procedures
- Knowledge of tolling industry
- Strong written, oral communications and interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills. Ability to reason and solve problems independently
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Light Work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type And Typical Hours Work
This is a full time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday; Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Work Environment
There are no major sources of discomfort. A normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature controls and furnishings is provided.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
