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City of Houston · 3 weeks ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXECUTIVE LEVEL) - BUSINESS SUPPORT

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The City of Houston is responsible for overseeing the planning and maintenance of public infrastructure. The Assistant Director will lead financial strategy and management for Transportation & Drainage Operations, ensuring funding stability and compliance across operational budgets.

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Responsibilities

In close coordination with HPW Financial Management Services team, Transportation & Drainage Operations oversees operational financial strategy, efficiently aligning multi-source funding (METRO, Drainage Fee and Ad Valorem) with operational and capital priorities

Develop and monitor Transportation & Drainage Operations financial plans to ensure funding stability and resilience for critical street, traffic, bridge, and drainage infrastructure programs

Develop and lead a high-performing operational finance team, fostering staff growth, accountability, and strong leadership

Responsible for annual preparation of budget in coordination with Financial Management Services

Steward the fiscal integrity of multi-million-dollar operational budget (personnel, supplies, services, fleet and facility) across all available funds and locations, ensuring operational readiness

Coordinates with Financial Management Services the strategic procurement and management of rolling stocks

Identify funding solutions for emergency purchase orders and other unforeseen expenditures

Standardize and integrate financial practices, cost allocation, and budgeting methodologies across all TDO branches to drive financial efficiency and integrity

Oversee the accuracy and integrity of the Service Line financial reporting, including forecasts and variance analyses

Oversee adherence to City and METRO financial policies and requirements, ensuring consistent compliance across the division

Monitor and report on budget-to-actual performance, ensuring all expenditures directly support targeted operational outcomes and strategic objectives

Drive workflow automation to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy

Integrate financial data with operational performance metrics and KPIs, creating a holistic view of service delivery costs and effectiveness

Develop and manage interactive executive dashboards to provide service line-wide visibility into finances, procurement, key performance indicators and contract status

Direct the strategic audit of utility expenditure (~$25M annually) to ensure compliance, integrity of the invoices and expenditures and implement substantial cost-saving measures

Monitor and resolve the process for Transportation and Drainage Operations reimbursable services, ensuring proper revenue recovery and fiscal responsibility

Qualification

Financial ManagementBudget PreparationOperational StrategyProcess ImprovementData AnalysisComplianceLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field

Seven years of administrative experience

At least three years in a managerial capacity

Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (A.P. 2-2)

Preferred

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