Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
What You Will Do At Precinct One
The Director will be an integral member of Precinct One’s senior management team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and responsible for the establishment and successful execution of the functions and objectives of the Finance Division.
Provide daily leadership and management in the planning and directing of the activities of the Finance and Budget division, which includes training and developing employees; monitoring financial trends; managing budget to actual performance; oversight of financial and budget reports.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial and operational and internal procedures, including inventory control and purchasing policies and procedures, that make the Precinct a trustworthy steward of public resources, according to best practices for public budgeting and finance, including applicable practices advised by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) as well as County and State-mandated policies and procedures.
Seek opportunities to improve compliance, utilize technology, and reduce risk for the Precinct, and work collaboratively with Precinct leadership and divisions to provide solutions to fiscal management and business issues that improve operating performance while ensuring financial integrity.
Lead the development and execution of the Precinct’s budget process, in close collaboration with Precinct leadership, including providing training and support to Precinct divisions for their budget submissions, managing the collection and compilation of budget submissions for review by Precinct leadership (including forecasting, analyzing variances between actuals and budgeted amounts), and supporting the decision-making process.
Produce financial reports monthly, quarterly, annually and ad-hoc for-Precinct leadership to make informed financial decisions as well as make sound recommendations based on trends and variances identified by the data
Collaborate with capital planning team to monitor project performance, identify long-term funding needs, and communicate opportunities.
Other duties: Performs all other duties as assigned.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Ten (10) or more years of experience in developing, monitoring and reporting organization-wide budget(s), along with leading the development of accounting and budgeting processes.
Three (3) or more years of experience in a managerial role
Experience with the financial management and reporting guidelines established by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Experience and demonstrated skill in designing and using internal controls, including the development of processes, procedures, forms, protocols, and standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles
Demonstrated commitment to consistency, integrity, transparency, and equity.
Strong organizational abilities, including planning and staff development, as well as experience driving organizational change.
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Knowledge of proper budgeting policies and procedures and ability to communicate same.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to provide actionable insights.
Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of Outcome Based Budgeting.
Ability to develop accurate financial forecasts and trend analyses.
Ability to convey the facts and management implications of complex financial data in a way readily intelligible to a wide range of audiences with varying degrees of understanding.
Fluency in the use of advanced technological tools to develop cost-effective financial policies, accounting procedures, data collection, reporting, analysis, forecasting, and controls.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
Experience with governmental budgeting, accounting, and purchasing processes and principles. (preferred)
Experience using PeopleSoft Financials or other enterprise software. (preferred)
Certification:
Professional certification in finance or accounting (preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time | Regular
Monday - Friday
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
Occasional travel within Harris County
What You Get In Return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.
Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
How To Apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.