Financial Analyst at Houston Housing Authority

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Principles, Budget Development, Government Financing, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Cost Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Supervision

Industry

Housing Programs

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY Responsible for analyzing and reporting voucher program expenditures, managing accounting, auditing, reporting, processing payments, and other financial requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (“HCVP”). Reports to the Vice President of Fiscal & Business Operations with a dotted line to multiple executive staff members. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Review and analyze the HCVP departmental and program revenues and expenditures to assure the effective and efficient use of available Housing Authority funds. * Aids in the budgeting and expenditure planning processes. * Reconciles existing transactions through cross-referencing of incoming and outgoing data. * Conducts comparability analysis. * Performs financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. * Analyzes past results, performs variance analysis, identifies trends and makes recommendations for improvements. * Works closely with the accounting department to ensure accurate financial reporting. * Evaluates financial performance by obtaining, comparing, and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. * Guides cost analysis processes by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures. * Provides analysis of PUC trends and forecasts and recommends actions for optimization. * Increases productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools. * Performs market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps. * Provide payment support for port-ins/port-out billing. * Identify short term and long term voucher types. * Prepare monthly reports for reimbursement submission. * Gather and submit monthly data to the Voucher Management System (VMS) according to reporting requirements. * Perform other financial analysis duties as determined by the needs of the agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. * Knowledge of budget development and management principles. * Knowledge of the principles and practices of government financing. * Knowledge of job-related financial accounting software. * Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. * Skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. * Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative and financial reports. * Skill in preparing and administering large, complex budgets. * Skill in oral and written communication. * Skill in supervising employees. * Skill in developing and modifying complex models. * Ability to function in an environment of multiple and possibly shifting priorities. * Ability to interface with all levels of employees at the Houston Housing Authority. * Ability to demonstrate judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. * The ability to take the initiative is extremely valuable. * Possess a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models. * Possess demonstrated leadership performance in positions of increasing responsibility. * Possess independent decision-making and judgment skills. * Possess analytical skills and the ability to perform complex financial and statistical analysis. * Possess organizational skills to ensure that time schedules are met. COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF WORK * The employee performs a wide variety of related tasks ranging from routine and repetitive to relatively complex. The employee should be adaptable to working in an office and/or virtual environment. The course of action is determined by established procedures, the Vice President of Fiscal & Business Operations, or grant-funded programs managers/operations representative. * Tasks may have to be coordinated, integrated and/or prioritized. * Decisions regarding unusual circumstances are made by the employee with the advisement of the Vice President of Fiscal & Business Operations. * A significant amount of decisions are presented that require independent judgment and initiative. * The employee must have the communication skills and emotional maturity to clarify and provide information; coordinate, advise, influence, justify, defend, negotiate or resolve matters of priority within the Finance Department and across departmental boundaries and external partners. GUIDELINES * These resources cover most job-related situations, although the employee occasionally must use independent judgment in making decisions. If resources and training do not cover a situation, the employee shall consult with the Vice President of Fiscal & Business Operations or decide based on the circumstances. * Guidelines include Governmental Accounting Standards Board policies and procedures, relevant federal and state regulations, and grant fund accounting requirements. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in the application. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS * The employee receives direction and guidance from the Vice President of Fiscal & Business Operations and HCVP executive-level staff. * Routine duties are initiated by the employee without supervisory direction. * Instructions to the employee may be general or specific in nature. * Problems or situations not covered by instructions are usually referred to the Vice President of Fiscal & Business Operations for resolution. * The employee’s work is reviewed occasionally for accuracy, completion, and compliance with policies and procedures. * The employee does not currently supervise any necessary accounting department employees. PERSONAL CONTACTS * The employee has regular contact with executive employees, other Houston Housing Authority employees, board members, and residents. * Intermittently, the employee has contact with regulatory agency personnel and personnel from other Authorities, state and local agencies, contractors, and business firms. The purpose of these contacts is to facilitate communications between executive staff members and other employees and persons outside the Houston Housing Authority. Pagereak PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT * Level of manual dexterity sufficient to allow for operation of a computer keyboard, computer mouse, telephone, facsimile machine, calculator, etc. * Ability to move, handle, or lift small objects around the desk area, e.g., files, computer printouts, reports, calculator, pencils, legal pads, etc. * Work is principally sedentary, at a desk, but may involve some physical exertion, such as kneeling, crouching, or lifting to obtain files, records, supplies, and materials. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting or business required. * Four (4) years of experience in HUD accounting or eight (8) years of related work experience preferred. * CPA and/or MBA preferred. * Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the Houston Housing Authority's sole determination, constitutes the required knowledge and abilities. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and reporting voucher program expenditures and managing various financial requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.