CIP Financial Analyst

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

City of Pflugerville full-time employees enjoy three (3) weeks of paid vacation along with 14 paid holidays a year, as well as an attractive retirement plan where the City puts in 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you put into retirement!

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the CIP Manager, develop and oversee a variety of financial tools, products and reports related to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgeting, from development of annual 5-YR CIP to monitoring weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements generated by Professional Engineering and Architectural Services provided in support of CIP projects. This role combines the financial oversight duties of an accounting professional with the team leadership and coordination of a project manager.

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

Provides Financial Planning and Analysis of CIP projects to oversee projects that relate directly to Public Works expenditures, cash flow, long-term funding analysis, budgeting projections and reporting.

Conduct financial due diligence and apply financial policies to develop procedures for budget projections, cash flow and expenditures for 5-YR and annual spending.

Gather and analyze data from many sources at once and prepare cost-benefit analyses for projects across departments while identifying areas where cash flow and expenditures can be improved.

Coordinates projects and activities between engineers, architects, City Staff, other departments, external agencies, public representatives; Coordinates internally with Project Managers, engineers, and other Public Works staff for review of project deliverable from engineering or architecture consultants.

Perform Budget Management of the annual approved CIP projects for water, wastewater, roadway, parks, facilities, etc. utilizing Finance Policy, state, federal and applicable rules, and regulations.

Assist the Public Works department with reporting by preparing financial reports or presentations highlighting financial performance metrics in support of remaining within scope, budget, and schedule of CIP projects according to estimated budgets.

Establish and maintain an effective financial big-picture financial profile to meet CIP goals and long-term forecasting with day-to-day oversight of cash flow, expenditures, and monthly invoices in order to make well-informed decisions about CIP financial status and need to adopt emerging opportunities and areas for improvement.

Serve as a Financial Team Leadership to Project Managers with training and development tools and materials in support of financial tracking and progress for CIP projects monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Provide both written and verbal communication reports, technical memorandums, etc. with team members and consultants during the project lifecycle. Communicate goals and expectations to team members and share progress and ask questions to maintain continuous improvement for City financial reports.

Prepare presentation materials as requested in support of financial updates to present findings to stakeholders and effectively communicate between team members and departments.

Develop, manage, and update capital financial budgets based on CIP project Scheduling for timely and efficient payments to Professional Engineering and Architectural Services and construction contractors as provided by consultants on capital projects.

Represent City on financial related meetings, report results, and follow up on commitments.

Assist CIP Manager with monitoring and developing the City’s annual capital improvement plan and managing capital improvement projects: provide input into all financial information.

Interpret, amend, or update financial reports, etc. in accordance with the financial policies; Coordinate and provide financial interpretations for City Council budgeting inquiries by CIP Project Managers.

Creates and maintains comprehensive financial information and project documentation on the financial status of CIP Projects; Tracks financial project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term financial goals of all CIP projects.

Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document as needed and requested.

Attend meetings as required; interface with other City and community organizations, as requested.

Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Relatable Work Experience: Three (3) years of experience in finance, with demonstrated knowledge of budget processing and financial reporting.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. Six (6) years of experience in financial analysis or a related financial role. Prior experience working within a municipal or county government setting.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

Knowledge of City financial policies, principles, procedures, and project management of Capital expenditures

Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with financial project assignment.

Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying financial guidelines and standards.

Skill in using financial software for project reviews, tracking and feedback (communication); Computers and related equipment, hardware and software related to job.

Skill in providing financial analysis reviews for projects based on financial practices/policies.

Skill in soliciting information, cooperating and negotiating financial solutions to meet project budget in a timely manner.

Able to gather, process and analyze data.

Planning and implementing financial studies and analysis for benefit-cost-analysis; including budgeting analysis and projections for near-term and long-range financial planning procedures and objectives.

Reviewing and detecting deviations in Financial Policies and Guidelines.

Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.

Effective communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills.

Working knowledge of financial software tools and other graphing computer software to provide financial reporting.

Extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database; ability to operate computer and other standard office equipment.

Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in both office and outdoor environments. Outdoor work may occur in all weather conditions and requires walking on uneven terrain, including unkept, overgrown properties and substandard structures.

Visual acuity, speech and hearing: hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers, office equipment, and City vehicles safely and effectively.

Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.; includes frequent walking, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and repetitive wrist movements.

Frequent verbal and written communication required.

Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.

If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: City of Pflugerville Benefits