FINANCIAL ANALYST III (HRFAM-FA&R)

FINANCIAL ANALYST III (HRFAM-FA&R)

Salary

$2,275.77 - $2,966.28 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

38983

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Division

HRD-FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT

Reporting Location: 611 WALKER ST

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSubject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

We're looking for a sharp, motivated Financial Analyst III who loves turning data into decisions. If you're detail-driven, proactive, and committed to high-quality work, you'll thrive here.

In this role, you'll deliver clear financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, that keep operations running smoothly. You'll spot trends early, flag risks before they escalate, and help leaders stay aligned and informed.

What You'll Do

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze financial and operational data to support decisions
• Build forecasts using trends and expenditure patterns
• Deliver monthly budget reports with clear variance insights
• Develop financial models and maintain data accuracy
• Create dashboards and presentations that communicate results clearly
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand drivers and share insights
• Monitor performance metrics and update reports regularly
• Analyze workers' compensation and long-term disability claim costs, trends, reserves, and payment activity to identify financial impacts and cost drivers.
• Monitor and reconcile workers' compensation and long-term disability expenditures, invoices, recoveries, and budget allocations.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and presentations related to workers' compensation and long-term disability programs performance.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of annual workers' compensation and long-term disability budgets and projections.
• Collaborate with third-party administrators (TPAs), HR Occupational Risk Management Division, actuaries, and legal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain financial documentation, reconciliation schedules, and supporting records for internal and external audits.
• Analyze and allocate workers' compensation and long-term disability costs across departments.
• Assist with actuarial data collection, loss run analysis, and forecasting.
• Monitor vendor contracts, service fees, and performance metrics for workers' compensation-related services.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement. A masters 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

PREFERENCES

• Knowledge of workers' compensation and long-term disability financial reporting practices.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with claims management systems, ERP systems, and advanced Excel functions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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 INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES X NO

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 posting opening and closing dates shown. 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.cfm or call (832)393-7238.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

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.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (346)887-3238.

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627

EOE Equal Employment Opportunity

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 individuals 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 http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which scenario best describes your level of education and experience?

• Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST one (1) year of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
• Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN one (1) year of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST three (3) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN three (3) years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis, economics or closely related field are required.
• None

03

How many years of experience do you have working with general ledger account functions such as reconciliations, journal entries and data analysis?

• less than 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 or more years
• No experience

04

Explain your experience with SAP/FICO and what info types are you accustomed to working with. Answers such as " See Resume" are unacceptable.

05

How many years of experience do you have working with financial statement preparations?

• less than three years
• 3-5 years
• 6 or more years

06

Select your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel below.

• 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 (INDEX, MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, IF, IS, etc...), 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.

07

Work setting experience (Check all that apply that can be verified).

• Worker's compensation Claims
• Financial forecasting/projections
• Variance/data analysis
• Preparing financial reports
• Fixed Assets
• Budgeting
• None of the above

08

Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting, financial forecasting, and claims data. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating See Resume is unacceptable.)

09

Please describe in detail your experience with Microsoft Power BI.

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/