Analyst (Sr) - Financial Bond

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains accounting and reporting systems for the control of revenues and expenditures for all Bond funds and drawdowns. Works collaboratively with Design and Construction to identify and initiate internal control processes and to reconcile and report on the Bond’s financial assets. Ensures alignment to the Bond Program within the context of the District’s mission, values, goals and objectives. Ensures all local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to bond expenditures are met.

• Provides cash flow analysis for all capital accounts and other analytical reports and analysis as needed. Works with the District Treasurer on investment management for Bond funds. Ensures timing of debt issuance is aligned with tax rate capacity within the District’s Debt Service Fund.
• Prepares a comprehensive Bond Project Report for each project, updating the budget with encumbrances and actuals monthly
• Prepares and presents presentations of bond information for internal stakeholders, public committees, and the board of trustees as needed
• Assists in developing, managing, supervising, and monitoring the preparation of the District’s multi-year Bond project budgets. Assists the Design and Construction department with evaluating inflationary impact on bond projects and ability to complete projects within budget and scope. Provides real time budget data for all capital projects.
• Provides complex technical analyses and report preparation on Bond projects to ensure financial stability and adherence to the District’s Fiscal and Budgetary Strategy and Disclosure Strategy, as well as applicable local, state, and federal requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists with bond related procurement and purchasing. Tracks and reviews all change order requests, requisitions, and payments for ongoing projects. Works with the Purchasing and Materials Management department to ensure compliance with District procurement policy and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Coordinates with other District departments as needed to ensure consistent and appropriate use of vendors.
• Assists in the negotiation of contracts, contract services, and leases for the District, with the assistance of Purchasing and Materials Management department, and District counsel.
• Maintain oversight for budget and actual transactions in bond funds and review each account for deficit balances and prepares fund reconciliations as needed.

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• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, political science, economics, statistics or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Certified Government Finance Officer
• Registered TX School Business Administrator
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Financial and capital project planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, departmental and campus budget holders
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of research techniques, statistical gathering and analysis as well as principles, practices and methods of budget analysis and control
• Knowledge of key productivity indicators (performance indicators)
• Knowledge of fiscal impact, statistical and financial analysis techniques
• Knowledge of government structure and leadership
• Knowledge of project management, project planning, and problem solving
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate reports and data
• Self-disciplined and capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize work load in order to meet deadlines and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Thorough knowledge of computer spreadsheet programs; PeopleSoft Financial Application experience preferred

• The work generally involves only exposure to normal, everyday risks. Work is subject to deadlines and may require tailoring and delivering programs to meet the needs of many groups. Work is located in the administration building and is subject to normal interruptions. Must be able to handle stressful situations as necessary. Little to no exposure to danger. Everyday risks require normal safety precautions.