Financial Analyst II

Job TitleFinancial Analyst II Agency Texas Division of Emergency Management Department Finance - Budget Proposed Minimum Salary$6,304.47 monthly Job LocationAustin, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel and change in duties as needed. The Financial Analyst II, is an at-will position that, under direction, develops financial models, develops and maintains statistical models, and prepares projections, analyzes variances, and reports findings. Prepare reports and financial presentations. Work involves preparing, reviewing, analyzing budgets and measures, and monitoring budgets and reports of reimbursements submitted from various disaster-related costs. Responsible for assisting in producing periodic and special reports of accumulated reimbursement costs. Works under general supervision and will need the ability to rapidly assimilate information from multiple sources. *Salary is a fixed rate and is non-negotiable. *This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and maintains statistical models to perform revenue and expense forecasting. Prepares projections, analyzes variances, and reports findings. Prepare reports and financial presentations for various constituents. Researches and analyzes data in support of strategic goals. Analyzes financial statements and prepares management reports for various constituents. Researches budgeting, accounting, and departmental issues; analyzes data. Identifies opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement and recommends improvements to financial processes and controls. Assures compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness Analyzes, designs, plans, and implements improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system, procedures, and business processes. Develops and coordinates proactive strategies for capturing relevant data and information to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards. Assists in the preparation of budget briefs to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations. Maintains reimbursement balances and provides management current information on the status of the various disaster payments. Analyzes timekeeping project/program information and determines the sufficiency of funding for each assigned index code. Collects, sorts, analyzes, and tabulates a variety of data from paper and computer files to prepare and distribute periodic and/or special reports according to requirements applicable to assigned disasters. Prepare graphs, charts and narrative explanations to keep management informed of the status of each of the various disaster expenditures. Reconciles, analyzes, compiles statistics, and develops financial reports related to declared disasters by using accounting information from multiple systems, including the State accounting system (USAS), Smartlink, Business Objects Reports, and FAMIS, Aggiebuy, Emburse, and Workday. Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required. Ability to travel 10%. Performs related work as assigned. Maintains a regular work schedule and work extended hours when needed. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education -- Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Experience Three (3) years of relevant work experience. *Relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements on a year-for-year basis, with one (1) year experience equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours. A completed advanced degree may also be substituted in lieu of work experience and the hiring supervisor retains this discretion. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TDEM, TAMUS, State, and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to financial compliance and accounting theory. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting and analysis. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Skilled in communicating and presenting to diverse small and large groups. Analytical and organizational skills. Ability to be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness. Ability to analyze fiscal management information, determine appropriate use of funds, perform statistical analyses, identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules, analyze problems, and develop and present solutions, apply actions to effectively resolve current, and prevent recurrences of problem conditions. Ability to exercise excellent interpersonal skills position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to convey technical information in lay terms that can be understood by people with a variety of educational and working backgrounds. Ability to be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism. Proficiency in operating personal computers with spreadsheet, word processing and database software systems. Ability to create and review complex spreadsheets to extract financial data. Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information. Availability for after-hour, holiday and weekend work is required as well as during emergencies, legislative sessions, and disasters. May be required to travel by vehicle or other mode of transportation (10%). Ability to anticipate and identify issues and problem solve. Ability to travel throughout the state on overnight trips as required. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE: Must successfully complete and obtain certification in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 FEMA courses within twelve (12) months of employment and any other training as determined. *Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions *Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. TDEM About Us The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) maintains the all-hazards emergency management program for the State of Texas through specializing in Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation activities. TDEM advises and works closely with cities, counties, and state agencies during planning and implementing their own emergency management programs to ensure Texas communities are more resilient for future emergencies and disasters.