Harris County · 3 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHarris County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service. The Budget Analyst will serve as the lead capital budget strategist, overseeing budget analysis and resource allocation while providing financial insights to support organizational goals.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Leads financial data analysis to identify discrepancies and ensure fiscal accuracy. Oversees fund disbursement processes, applying advanced analytics to guide budget decisions and drive continuous improvement in financial strategy
Oversee funding compliance and develop solutions to ensure effective capital improvement project financial execution. Provides strategic direction and cross-functional coordination of capital funding sources
Leads the development of financial forecasts to produce high-impact budget reports. Provides strategic guidance and analytical leadership to recommend executive-level insights that inform resource allocation, financial evaluation, and long-term planning across the organization
Prepares and monitors the annual operating and maintenance budget, creates monthly financial reports, identifies and researches anomalies, and provides insight and recommendations based on financial data
Advises on utilization of debt instruments, non-debt funding sources, funding availability, and ensures compliance with Debt Policy and funding restrictions
Serves as backup to Budget Management as needed. Delegates and oversees financial projects and analysis. Trains new staff on County and department processes and policies
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related degrees from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of experience in an Accounting or finance position
Five (5) years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or related fields such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Five (5) years of experience in forecasting
Strong analytical and mathematical skills, proficiency in financial software and spreadsheets, and a solid understanding of government regulations regarding budgeting and financial management
Effective written and verbal communications, strong decision-making and critical thinking skills, and effective time and project management abilities
Able to build effective and trusting relationships with key stakeholders
Capital Budgeting
Cost Allocation: Allocating costs accurately across various programs, departments, or projects across various programs, departments, or projects
Financial Management Software: Proficiency in systems like PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Financial modeling: Build financial models to forecast budgets and simulate different financial scenarios
Policy Knowledge: Master fund accounting principles for government entities
Master the GASB standards that govern how public sector budgets and financial reports should be prepared and presented
Master the Texas state regulations and laws related to budgeting, finance, and public expenditures
Master Financial Compliance: Ensuring that budgets and expenditures comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards
Master Internal Controls: Knowledge of financial controls and audit processes to ensure the integrity of budget execution
Preferred
Professional finance designation/licenses from one or more of the following or similar designations or entities: CPA, IPMA, CMFOA, or GFOA
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment
Vacation, sick time and floating holidays
Mandatory participation in our retirement program
Various other benefits and discounts
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
Front Receiving COORDINATOR
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