Financial Analyst Lead for Child Care and Out of School Time
Apply NowCompany: Travis County, TX
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Salary: $74,360.69 - $96,668.89 Annually
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-09729
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
This position will lead and manage the financial planning and execution of a new Travis County initiative with a team that will strategically implement the Voter Approved Fund for Child Care and Out-of-School Time Programming. Under general guidance from the Sr. Finance Manager, along with collaboration and input from the Strategic Advisor leading the initiative, the Financial Analyst Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all financial aspects of the initiative.
The Financial Analyst Lead performs a wide range of professional financial and budgetary analysis using standardized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal, State and Local laws and policies. Oversees collection of, analyzes, researches, documents, interprets, audits and reports financial data. Prepares financial statements and standardized and special reports for activities, such as financial reporting, budgeting, revenue estimation, grants, purchasing, contracts, payroll, and other accounting transactions. Functions as a lead worker over lower level financial and other staff and provides technical advice and assistance to staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the third in a series of four professional financial analyst-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform a wide range of highly complex professional financial analysis duties that require the application of standard financial theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including intermediate to advanced skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills. This classification is distinguished from the other financial analyst job classifications in that incumbents are typically responsible for the most complex financial analysis functions and lead or supervise lower level financial or other staff. Duties require an extensive degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a directly related field AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional level financial analysis or accounting experience. Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required.
Preferred:
Lead or supervisory experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Experience in social services procurement and/or child care and/or out-of-school time funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday -Friday.
Location: 5325 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751
Department: Health & Human Services
Criminal background check, Driving, Education, Employment verification required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01
Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirement you must reside or be willing to relocate to Travis County or the surrounding area.
02
What type of degree(s) do you hold? Check all that apply.
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Briefly describe your experience with social services procurement
05
Briefly describe your experience with contract management
06
Briefly describe your experience in Auditing complex Agency invoices for contract compliance
07
Briefly describe your experience implementing new initiatives and/or managing complex projects.
08
Describe your skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel. Please be specific.
09
How many years do you have experience in budget analysis?
10
Briefly describe your experience in budget analysis
Required Question
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-09729
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
This position will lead and manage the financial planning and execution of a new Travis County initiative with a team that will strategically implement the Voter Approved Fund for Child Care and Out-of-School Time Programming. Under general guidance from the Sr. Finance Manager, along with collaboration and input from the Strategic Advisor leading the initiative, the Financial Analyst Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all financial aspects of the initiative.
The Financial Analyst Lead performs a wide range of professional financial and budgetary analysis using standardized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal, State and Local laws and policies. Oversees collection of, analyzes, researches, documents, interprets, audits and reports financial data. Prepares financial statements and standardized and special reports for activities, such as financial reporting, budgeting, revenue estimation, grants, purchasing, contracts, payroll, and other accounting transactions. Functions as a lead worker over lower level financial and other staff and provides technical advice and assistance to staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the third in a series of four professional financial analyst-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform a wide range of highly complex professional financial analysis duties that require the application of standard financial theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including intermediate to advanced skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills. This classification is distinguished from the other financial analyst job classifications in that incumbents are typically responsible for the most complex financial analysis functions and lead or supervise lower level financial or other staff. Duties require an extensive degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads or supervises activities of subordinate financial and/or other staff. Plans, directs, organizes and schedules the activities of a financial function or functional areas. Assigns work, trains or facilitates training, provides technical expertise and assistance to staff, and provides input into and may evaluate subordinate performance. Reviews the work of assigned staff.
- Manages and oversees: overall procurement planning and implementation, programmatic fund management
- Manages and oversees financial staff for the executed contracts to ensure fiscal compliance on all expenditures.
- Consults with IT leadership on building and maintaining contract management, tracking, and analytic tools such as databases, dashboards and reports.
- Prepares specialized financial reports by preparing periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules and financial reports. Researches, compiles, monitors and summarizes financial information and data and reports on financial condition for higher level management.
- Conducts and/or leads the conduct of financial analysis by monitoring, reviewing and analyzing current and historical financial and budget information. Analyzes trends, prepares financial forecasts, summarizes and interprets the results of financial analysis, provides possible alternatives for consideration and makes recommendations for optimal strategies and actions.
- Prepares budget reports by researching, compiling, monitoring and summarizing current and historical budget information and data. Monitors the budget and reports on budget variances. Prepares budget transfers, as required. Participates in preparing annual budget submission.
- Oversees the preparation, processing and maintenance of all financial transactions and documents activities, such as financial reporting, budget, revenue estimation, grants, purchasing, contracts, payroll, and other financial transactions. Maintains accounting ledgers, documents and accounts, and reviews, verifies and reconciles accounting transactions.
- Develops and maintains computer spreadsheet models, databases and queries. Designs and maintains spreadsheets and databases to support standard and specialized financial operations. Conducts project and division specific financial analysis. Prepares, updates and maintains monthly financial activity reports, spreadsheets and ledgers. Maintains financial data and records.
- Responds to financial inquiries from management and staff, other County fiscal representatives and the public. Provides technical assistance to staff in developing and maintaining grants, proposals, contracts, payroll, and other operations having financial implications.
- Develops strategic and tactical financial plans. Develops, recommends and implements financial policies, procedures and strategies.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a directly related field AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional level financial analysis or accounting experience. Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required.
Preferred:
Lead or supervisory experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Experience in social services procurement and/or child care and/or out-of-school time funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- County procurement processes
- Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
- Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
- Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial, accounting and auditing practices.
- Budget planning, development, preparation and monitoring.
- Manual and automated systems relating to assigned function.
- Modern office practices, procedures and methods.
- Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
- Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
- May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.
- Leading staff, allocating resources and evaluating programs.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Developing financial spreadsheets and financial trend analysis.
- Completing and reviewing professional financial reports.
- Planning and evaluating financial processes.
- Developing financial policies and procedures.
- Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
- Lead, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
- Work independently.
- Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
- Set priorities and schedule tasks.
- Analyze, calculate, forecast and interpret financial data and identify and correct errors.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday -Friday.
Location: 5325 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751
Department: Health & Human Services
Criminal background check, Driving, Education, Employment verification required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
- Dental
- Vision
- Supplemental Life, AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01
Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirement you must reside or be willing to relocate to Travis County or the surrounding area.
- Yes
- No
02
What type of degree(s) do you hold? Check all that apply.
- None
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Briefly describe your experience with social services procurement
05
Briefly describe your experience with contract management
06
Briefly describe your experience in Auditing complex Agency invoices for contract compliance
07
Briefly describe your experience implementing new initiatives and/or managing complex projects.
08
Describe your skills and abilities using Microsoft Excel. Please be specific.
09
How many years do you have experience in budget analysis?
- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 7 years or more
10
Briefly describe your experience in budget analysis
Required Question