Job Description

Posting number: 26-00345

Department: Finance

Division: Budget

Job classification: Financial Analyst Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of daily budget operations and providing direction and analytical support to assigned staff.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Supervise the compilation and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets for assigned departments, including but not limited to the development of financial proformas, rate and impact fee research, maintenance of business reports and documents, and recommendation(s) and information presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the review, update, creation, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and implement training for staff citywide to ensure processes and procedures are followed.
• Assist Budget leadership with long-term forecasting and financial planning.
• Serve as financial liaison to operating departments citywide; meet with departments routinely to ensure objectives are being met and obtain feedback for process improvement and staff development.
• Establish and maintain a financial charter for each department clearly outlining expectations for team members and departments.
• Build rate revenue and fee forecasts based on historic rate data and future growth projections; facilitate adoption of rate and fee ordinances.
• Updates the cost-of-service analyses for utility rates and recommend changes to utility rate designs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to engage the public in the budget process throughout the year; present at public meetings, as directed.
• Review, compile and prepare financial reports and narratives for public-facing documents, including but not limited to, Quarterly Financial Reports, Proposed Budget Book, Annual Program of Services, and Utilities Rate Book.
• Stay abreast and maintain to up to date on the City of Denton regulations for the special revenue funds; monitor funds for valid expenses.
• Ensure compliance with State of Texas statutes concerning impact fee revenue expenditures, creates the impact fee expenditure plan, develops revenue projections, and oversee monitoring and tracking of impact fee revenues and expenditures.
• Collaborate with staff in other City of Denton departments on tasks, projects and/or initiatives, as appropriate.
• Reports to the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, and as of October 1, 2026, department will move to the City Manager's Office

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field; and,
• Six (6) years’ experience in financial analysis, budgeting, rate, costs, revenue analyses, or related field; and,
• Two (2)years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity,

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Knowledge of appropriate Federal, State, and Local Government laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City of Denton policies, procedures, mission, and goals.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to review and recommend project improvements based on scope and budget.
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
• Skill at the advanced level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
• Skill in complex problem solving; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in performing mathematical and statistical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill at the college level, in reading, writing, speaking, and interpersonal communications, including principles of English and grammar usage.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and in written forms, speak publicly, and listen intently to other points of view.
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate, mentor and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or presentations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check and social security number verification.

Supplemental information

SAFETY

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.