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The position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the full spectrum of financial management for Animal Services’ general fund and donation fund budgets. Key duties include developing, implementing, and monitoring the department’s budget; pursuing alternative funding sources such as grants; overseeing departmental contracting activities; and supervising staff responsible for payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable duties.

 

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, responsible for management and operations of organization's financial activities and staff for a small enterprise or function with limited span of control.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Properly accounts for and safe-guards the City's cash and other assets for small scale enterprises or functions within a department.

• Manages finance functions by managing a subset of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, CIP, grants, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll functions. May provide oversight for non-financial areas.

• Guides financial decisions of the organization by preparing financial information for presentation and consideration by management.

• May manage or assist in the development of the budget for the organization, perform budget analysis, provide guidance and recommendations to management, monitor the budget by reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, and review historical and forecast budget information.

• Provides feedback and analysis of organization performance measures, goals, and objectives by compiling relevant financial, business, service and operational information, identifying and evaluating trends, and recommending corrective actions.

• Reviews financial and budget reports and performs financial analyses by managing compilation of appropriate information.

• Prepares, reviews, and evaluates financial and accounting documents, reports, and statements and ensures that financial transactions are recorded promptly and properly.

• Ensure financial staff are appropriately trained on the City’s systems of record and on citywide policies and procedures.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies

• Knowledge of accounting concepts, principals and practices

• Knowledge of financial reporting and internal control systems

• Knowledge of preferred business practices

• Knowledge of financial and budget systems and reporting Knowledge of leadership/supervisory/management best practices

• Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models

• Skill in development of presentations

• Skill in effective oral and written communications

• Skill in analyzing and interpreting complex financial records

• Skill in determining need and compiling, analyzing and presenting financial information and data for management and Council use

• Ability to resolve problems or situations that require the exercising of good judgement

• Ability to prepare complex and accurate financial reports

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelors' from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus four (4) years of experience in a finance related field, one (1) year of which includes lead or supervisory experience.

• Additionally, experience must include one year of accounting. Up to twelve (12) hours of accounting coursework may substitute for accounting experience.

• A Master's in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field or a CPA certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience requirement.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading comprehensive budget development, monitoring, and financial forecasting in a governmental or similarly complex organization.

• Demonstrated success securing and managing grants or alternative funding sources, including compliance and reporting.

• Experience overseeing contracting and procurement activities, preferably within a municipal or public-sector environment.

• Proficiency with financial management systems, accounting software, and data analysis tools used for budgeting and reporting.

 

Notes to Candidate:

Who Are We?
Austin Animal Center‘s mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets.

We offer outstanding benefits including several health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click City of Austin Benefits click here! for more information.

Regarding Your Application: 

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A cover letter and résumé are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.

Salary: $80,490.00 - $107,310.00

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg. A, Austin, TX 78702

If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

If you are selected for hire: You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses. A Criminal Background check (CBI) will be conducted.

Additional Information: Austin Public Health/Austin Animal Service worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH/ASO worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Animal Services is not a 100% remote operation.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.