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Financial Specialist
Position Description
Position Overview:
The Financial Specialist reports to the Finance Manager in the Operations Division. The Financial Specialist is responsible for providing analytical support to enhance the financial operations. This role involves deep involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and the financial oversight of division budgets, requiring a robust understanding of accounting principles and financial modeling. 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 Specialist coordinates with all divisions on a quarterly basis to provide explanations on significant variances between budget and actual, while monitoring the KPI performance of OCA. The Financial Specialist will design, develop, and manage OCA financial data, while identifying any risks and opportunities in strengthening.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
- Ensures departmental operations comply with organizational policies/procedures, laws, regulations and industry standards.
- Conducts advanced research and determines best practices as needed for projects, programs, and compliance.
- Maintains organized and accurate records/reports to document departmental program initiatives.
- Prepares required documentation to demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as needed.
- Prepares complex reports detailing outcomes and quality of departmental programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Conducts presentations as needed to communicate department budget.
- Trains/educates staff as needed to ensure an understanding of & compliance with departmental and/or county organizational policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Serves as a key contact regarding department specific information and correspondence.
- Coordinates with staff across divisions to ensure departmental requirements are understood, complied with, & reported appropriately.
- Collaborates with other departments to understand needs and adjust programs and services accordingly.
- Manages third party/vendor relationships as needed for special projects and departmental/organizational goals.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals including employees, citizens, and vendors.
- Analyze financial data to deliver accurate and timely financial recommendations for management decision-making.
- Provide quantitative analysis and data visualization to support strategic initiatives.
- Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Proficient in analyzing financial information and providing variance and forecast analysis and reports.
- Assist in developing and monitoring the departmental budget.
- Lead the preparation and review of annual budgets.
- Create advanced financial models and forecasts to support strategic initiatives.
- Maintain robust financial databases.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of department performance measures to guide budgetary decision making.
- Processes all payment requests, requisitions, invoices and purchase orders as needed for the department.
- Maintains organized and accurate records of financial activities for the department using online database.
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Maintain records or department issued procurement cards for employees and liaisons with Purchasing to set up new staff with p-cards as needed. Train and assist staff with questions on p-card usage, reconciliation procedures and expense reports.
- Monitor procurement card transactions for compliance with policy and financial effectiveness.
- 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.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university and
- Three (3) years experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
OR
- Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and
- Five (5) years of directly related work experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
- Seven (7) years of directly related work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of generally accepted Accounting and Financial Principles.
- Expert knowledge of department/field specific subject matter.
- Advanced knowledge of field specific laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Professional presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work autonomously with little to no supervision.
- Ability to initiate and build collaborative relationships.
- Analytical thinking/complex problem-solving skills.
- Advanced research and data analysis skills.
- Exemplary customer service skills.
- Ability to pay high level attention to details.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and Power Point.
- May require some skills using department specific software programs.
- Advanced knowledge of field specific laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Knowledge of governmental or public sector finance is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation 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 of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
- Depends on Qualifications
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Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This job operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machine.
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
Reports To Position: Operations, Director
Supervises Positions: N/A
Supervises Positions: N/A
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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
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