Management Assistant-Finance

Job Description

The City of Pearland is offering a rewarding opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Management Assistant to provide technical and strategic support to the Director of Finance, which includes but is not limited to financial administration, and development and implementation of strategic and managerial projects.

The Management Assistant position offers a competitive salary of $71,000 - $90,000/based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Management Assistant will develop, plan, and implement management and organizational strategic projects by conducting research, performing statistical analysis and preparing formal and ad-hoc reports for the director and City management consideration. You will make suggestions for applications of technology and shared services to reduce costs and increase productivity within the Finance department. Additionally on your plate is conducting cost analysis, rate analysis, revenue projections and other financial analysis to determine feasibility of projects and programs.

Additionally, you will assist in the collection and analysis of information, research trends in financial management and operations, and serve as a source of information for topics such as demographic trends and infrastructure issues relative to Pearland.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The chosen candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration or a related field, with two to three years of experience working for a municipality in an entry-level generalist management position.

A Master's degree is preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, necessary to success will be considered.

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Full-time