Senior Analyst, Financial

Job Summary The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing internal and external financial data of considerable complexity requiring independent judgement, initiative, and extensive knowledge of the College, accounting, HCC policies and procedures, and external agencies. Completes analyses and makes recommendations as appropriate. Completes related accounting functions and monitors HCC's financial processes. Monitors performance, revisions and College adherence for all operating and auxiliary funds. Analyzes and reports statistical revenue and expenditure data to HCC administrators, and state and federal agencies for financial planning and decision-making. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist in the preparation of HCC's financial statements in conformance with: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), HCC's Investment Policy and State of Texas Public Funds Collateral Act. Meet with division clients to elicit and manage business requirements for potential reports and models. Analyze complex financial data, and extract and define relevant information, interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability. May coordinate and assume a leadership role in the development of the College's financial activities and analyze patterns and project expenditures. May assist in the development of regulatory and ad hoc management and statistical reports. Prepare and maintain moderately complex financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis, for all College funding (including quarterly and annual cash flow and capital project funds). May provide guidance, assistance or training to division clients and other analysts as needed. Continuously monitor, analyze and report financial transactions and report shortfalls. Exchange information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills. Confer with appropriate internal and external administrative offices, and local, state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure required policies and procedures are followed, provide instruction and answer questions relating to procedures and serve as liaison between College departments. Determine and design the approach or strategy necessary to implement client requirements using application development tools or in conjunction with data and functionality resident in PeopleSoft. Support department users to meet automated financial, budgeting, business, statistical, and forecasting needs. Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required Master's in Business Administration preferred 5 years of related experience required Additional education may be considered in lieu of some experience Licensing & Certification Valid Texas Driver License Special Skills MS Office Programs Information Management Systems Enterprise Resource Planning Budget Management Financial Applications Statistical Reporting Database Management Systems Regulatory Practices Competencies Delivering High Quality Work Accepting Responsibility Serving Customers Supporting Organizational Goals Driving Continuous Improvement Acting with Integrity Thinking Critically Managing Change Communicating Effectively Working Conditions General office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays. SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Additional Information EEO Statement Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Sandra Jacobson, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX PO Box 667517 Houston TX, 77266 713 718.8271 or HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity. Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

Created: 2026-03-04