Senior Financial Analyst - Travis County

Under limited supervision, performs professional financial duties using standardized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal, State and Local laws and policies. Collects, 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.  This position reports to the Director of Economic Development and Strategic Investments and assist all five units with a variety of tasks including investments and cash management, special assessment districts, capital planning, invoice review and auditing, contract compliance and rebate calculations, revenue projections and more.
 
This position works as part of team focused on economic development, strategic planning, investments and affordable housing.   It is a professional position in Travis County's Economic Development and Strategic Investments Division of the Planning and Budget Office. This division provides an array of professional services to the County to promote informed decision-making, providing project management and support for county economic development, real estate portfolio management, site redevelopment, and capital planning and investments. The goals of the division are to promote the efficient use of public resources, economic equity and create long-term value for Travis County through collaboration and innovation.

 

This is the second in a series of four professional financial analyst-related job classifications within the Finance job family. Incumbents typically perform a range of complex professional financial analysis duties that require the application of standard financial theories, principles and techniques, and require the appropriate skill levels including intermediate skill levels in computer, analytical and communication skills.  This classification is distinguished from the Financial Analyst Lead classification in that incumbents typically are not responsible for the most complex financial analysis functions and do not have formal authority for leading or supervising lower level staff. Duties require a substantial 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.