Finance Manager

Job Description:

Finance Manager

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL INTERESTED PERSON

Classification: Finance Manager
Division: Director’s Office
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Subject to change*

GENERAL 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 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 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven 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

PREFERENCES

Preferences 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 INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors 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: 29

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 or call (832)393-0651.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm .

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 Employer

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.

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

Closing Date/Time: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$3,377.00 - $4,897.00 Biweekly