Position Overview
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/Section: Finance & Accounting
Workdays & Hours*: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM occasional weekends and holidays (*Subject to change)
Description Of Duties/Essential Functions
The Finance and Accounting (F&A) Division is dedicated to ensuring that the Houston Airport System (HAS) generates, manages and utilizes the financial resources required to provide the facilities and services demanded by our partner airlines and passengers. F&A also ensures the proper internal and external reporting of the financial activities of HAS as an enterprise of the City of Houston. In addition, F&A is charged with assisting the organization in planning and meeting strategic goals through the analysis of new projects, funding requirements, debt issuances, and resource planning requirements.
"Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required."
Duties and responsibilities for the Division Manager includes but is not limited to:
- Work with the Houston Airport System (HAS) Aviation Director and CFO to establish annual budget goals and guidelines.
- Lead the Finance and Accounting Budget Group to the successful development and approval of a fiscally responsible and organizationally workable zero-based annual Operations and Maintenance budget for HAS.
- Manage interactions with Division Leadership to construct, validate and consolidate HAS budgets.
- Interact with City of Houston Finance for the successful integration of the HAS enterprise budget into the overall city budget.
- Manage ongoing budget performance tracking and allocation of available funds to accomplish organizational requirements.
- Support various budget/accounting functions, ensuring operational needs are met timely.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.
Experience Requirements
Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
License Requirements
None
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
- Budgeting experience with large corporation or large government entity
- Experience managing a group of analysts
- Effective communication, both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude
- SAP experience
- Experience handling multiple priorities simultaneously
**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 Require
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
PAY GRADE 29
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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. 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 281-233-1842. If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842. (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 information provided.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_ sJFoM .
EEO 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
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