Finance Manager

Finance ManagerPrint (ApplyFinance ManagerSalary$3,377.00 - $4,897.00 BiweeklyLocation611 Walker StreetJob TypeFull TimeJob Number38361DepartmentFinanceOpening Date03/04/2026Closing Date3/11/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions POSITION OVERVIEWApplications accepted from: ALL INTERESTED PERSONClassification: Finance ManagerDivision: Director’s OfficeReporting Location: 611 Walker StreetWorkdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Subject to changeGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The City is seeking a strategic and experienced Finance Manager to oversee and manage the budgets for the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO). This position serves as the primary financial advisor to executive leadership, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship, transparency, and compliance with municipal policies and regulations.The Finance Manager will lead budget development, financial forecasting, performance monitoring, and reporting efforts while providing strategic insight to support policy initiatives and operational priorities within the Mayor’s Office and OBO.Responsibilities: Lead the preparation, coordination, and administration of annual operating and capital budgets for the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Business Opportunity. Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure alignment with approved budgets and strategic priorities. Provide financial forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning support. Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership, offering data-driven recommendations and policy impact analysis. Develop and present detailed financial reports and briefings for senior leadership, City Council, and other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with municipal financial policies, grant requirements, procurement regulations, and internal controls. Oversee financial operations including contract monitoring, grant oversight, and reconciliation processes. Collaborate with Human Resources, Procurement, and departmental leadership on staffing budgets, contract expenditures, and funding strategies. Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, transparency, and fiscal accountability. WORKING CONDITIONSThis position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSSeven 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: NonePREFERENCESPreferences will be given to candidates with professional experience with the following: Budget and forecast preparation Reconciliation/Variance analysis Technical Skills Financial and Budget Analysis experience Development of staff 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.GENERAL INFORMATIONSELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NoneHowever, the department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NoSALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other Agency City of Houston Address 901 Bagby St employees in this classification.Pay Grade: 29APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: or call (832)393-0651.To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6051. (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 the information provided.EOE Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision Wellness Supplemental Insurance Life insurance Long-term disability Retirement pension 457 deferred compensation plan Employee Assistance Program 10 days of vacation each year 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday Compensable Sick Leave Personal Leave Flexible schedules Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions Professional development opportunities Transportation/parking plan Section 125 pretax deductions Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit 01Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable or a general discharge under honorable conditions? Yes No 02Which scenario best describes your completed education AND verifiable years of experience? Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN five (5) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN seven (7) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required. None of the above 03What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel? Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks. Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands. Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA. I have no experience with Microsoft Excel. 04Work setting experience (Check all that apply that can be verified). Financial forecasting/projections Variance/data analysis Preparing financial reports Review/analyze financial program/systems Financial and management concepts, such as fund accounting Program evaluation Strategic planning Budget and forecast preparation Technical Assistance Forecasting expenditures None of the above 05Describe your level of experience with respect to variance and data analysis. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).06Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not acceptable response and may delay your application process).07What parts of the budget process have you found to be most challenging and how did you overcome them? (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).08How many verifiable years of qualitative and quantitative research experience do you have? Less than two (2) years' experience Two (2) years' experience Three (3) years' experience Four (4) years' experience More than four (4) years' experience I have no experience 09How many verifiable years of annual budgeting and reporting experience do you have? Less than two (2) years' experience Two (2) years' experience Three (3) years' experience Four (4) years' experience More than four (4) years' experience I have no experience 10Do you have experience using SAP Financial Systems? Yes No 11If you indicated you have SAP experience to the above question, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP functions. If no experience, please indicate “N/A”. Please note: stating ‘See Resume’ may delay your application process.12What is your level of experience in preparation of annual budgets over $50M? 1 - 5 budget cycles 6 - 10 budget cycles More than 10 budget cycles I have no budgetary experience 13Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10