Financial Analyst
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance
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FINANCIAL ANALYST IV
City of Houston
Houston Public Works
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$2,953.28 - $3,463.91
per week
Type
Full-Time
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March 12, 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 acting as a top-level advisor on finances and performance for the Houston Permitting Center, focusing on tracking and collecting payments through liens, analyzing data to spot trends and issues, and helping leaders make smart decisions to keep operations running smoothly and sustainably.
It's a great fit for someone who's independent, good at digging into numbers, and enjoys working with teams across the organization to turn complex information into practical advice.
The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly to executives.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Advanced experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement
- Expertise in lien oversight, collection processes, and cost recovery
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Strong skills in preparing reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations
- Experience integrating external data sources like benchmarks and economic indicators
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and lead ad hoc projects
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: All Persons InterestedService Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Financial Operations
Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
*Subject to change
*Subject to change
Overview
As a Financial Analyst IV, you will serve as a senior financial and performance advisor to the Houston Permitting Center (HPC), supporting a critical service line that ensures operational funding, cost recovery, and performance accountability. This role blends advanced financial analysis, lien oversight, and performance management to help leadership make informed, strategic decisions.
A major focus of this position is strengthening lien oversight and cost recovery.
You will develop and manage a comprehensive framework to track lien activity, improve collection processes, ensure accurate financial reporting, and forecast lien revenues.
Your work will directly support the recovery of operational costs and the financial sustainability of HPC services.
In addition, you will partner closely with executive leadership and the Service Line Director to analyze operational and financial performance across the organization.
You will help design and implement performance measurement tools, assess trends and variances, and translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that drive efficiency and long-term planning.
This role is ideal for a strategic, self-directed analyst who is comfortable working independently, collaborating across departments, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Serve as a senior financial and performance advisor to leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
Perform and lead analyses of complex financial and operational data, including historical trends, forecasts, and performance variances.
Develop and manage a comprehensive lien oversight and collection framework, including forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and internal controls.
Ensure accurate booking, reconciliation, and compliance related to lien activity and financial reporting.
Analyze KPIs and operational workflows; identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present clear, concise reports that explain performance results and recommend strategic actions.
Integrate external data sources (peer municipalities, economic indicators, and industry benchmarks) to enhance performance analysis.
Coordinate and support the preparation of monthly and annual KPI reports and strategic plans.
Facilitate communication and alignment among finance, operations, and cross-departmental partners.
Lead and respond to special and ad hoc analytical requests from executive, senior, and departmental leadership.
Promote a work environment grounded in collaboration, respect, and inclusion.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable: the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable: the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier III Level.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.
Four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.
Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
None
Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Critical & Strategic thinking abilities
- Attention to detail
- Proactive and results-driven mindset
- Strong analytical abilities
- Advanced Excel or data analytic software skills
**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
The Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
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.
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: 25
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.
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If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395-2972). (TTY 7-1-1)
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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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