Financial Analyst III - TCM
City of Houston
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Financial Analyst III -FMS
City of Houston
Houston Public Works
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$2,433.26 - $2,959.45
per week
Type
Full-Time
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April 23, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage the financial side of a large portfolio of government grants worth about $1 billion, mainly for disaster recovery and infrastructure projects like flood protection and road safety.
The role includes tasks like tracking expenses, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and working with project teams to get reimbursements from funding agencies.
It's a good fit for someone with a finance or accounting background who enjoys detailed work, team collaboration, and learning about grant rules in a stable office setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, or a closely related field
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field may substitute for two years of experience
- Experience in grant accounting, preferably with SAP Grants Management module
- Skills in procurement, accounts payable, budgeting, and general ledger reconciliations
- Ability to collaborate with teams on financial reporting, reimbursements, and audit responses
- Passion for continuous learning and maintaining documentation like standard operating procedures
Full Job Description
Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line: FMS
Location: Houston, TX
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm *Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the leadership of the Division Manager for the Houston Public Works Grants Management group, the Financial Analyst III will be responsible for supporting grant accounting and financial reporting for a grant portfolio of approximately $1 billion for disaster cost recovery and various infrastructure projects and programs such as flood hazard mitigation and transportation safety improvements. The selected candidate will support the Division Manager (DM) with grants accounting and routine grants reporting; collaborate with the DM and other teams members complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations, grant revenue and expenditure analyses, budgeting tasks, grant closeout tasks; support the DM and Financial Analyst IV in the preparation of quarterly Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA report); respond to grant/audit inquiries and maintain records of grant procurement and expenditures; interact closely with Finance Grants Management to manage the grant set-up and accounting in SAP; work with project managers to prepare and submit requests for reimbursement working with a variety of grant portals across various funding agencies; maintain Standard Operating Procedure documentation of key tasks; other duties as assigned by the Division Manager and Deputy Assistant Director.
Under the leadership of the Division Manager for the Houston Public Works Grants Management group, the Financial Analyst III will be responsible for supporting grant accounting and financial reporting for a grant portfolio of approximately $1 billion for disaster cost recovery and various infrastructure projects and programs such as flood hazard mitigation and transportation safety improvements. The selected candidate will support the Division Manager (DM) with grants accounting and routine grants reporting; collaborate with the DM and other teams members complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations, grant revenue and expenditure analyses, budgeting tasks, grant closeout tasks; support the DM and Financial Analyst IV in the preparation of quarterly Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA report); respond to grant/audit inquiries and maintain records of grant procurement and expenditures; interact closely with Finance Grants Management to manage the grant set-up and accounting in SAP; work with project managers to prepare and submit requests for reimbursement working with a variety of grant portals across various funding agencies; maintain Standard Operating Procedure documentation of key tasks; other duties as assigned by the Division Manager and Deputy Assistant Director.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
- This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis or closely related field.
Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in grant accounting with SAP Grants Management module. Experience with procurement, accounts payable, budgets, and general ledger reconciliations highly desired. Must have a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
**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, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 21
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfmor call 832-395-2972.
If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2972 (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
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The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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