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 HCCs 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 HCCs financial statements in conformance with: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) HCCs 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 Colleges 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

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field required
• Masters 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

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singly-accredited open-admission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
• Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.

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 veterans 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 environmentthat encourages involvement innovation and creativity.

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