Austin Housing is seeking a Financial Analyst IV to join the Asset Management, Compliance, and Monitoring Division. This division oversees the financial and operational performance of a diverse portfolio of affordable multi family housing to achieve strategic goals, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial analysis, real estate operations, contract review, risk assessment, budgeting, third party reporting, site evaluations, and operational assessments, with a robust foundation in real estate development and portfolio performance oversight.

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Analyst IV Develop and prepare long range financial forecasts, revenue estimates, rate recommendations, expenditure trends, economic forecasts, computer financial models and other complex financial and statistical analysis.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Develops and prepares reports, analyses, and models used in revenue and economic forecasts and budgets. Develops and completes cost of service rate and structure recommendations, rate studies, and methodology analysis to comply with State regulatory requirements using multiple variables.

Performs budget analysis by implementing the organization’s budget process system, providing guidance and recommendations to management in the development and completion of their budgets; and monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, reporting on budget variances; and reviewing current and historical budget information and data. Prepares complex financial analysis, periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, financial benchmark reporting, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems. Develops and prepares reports, analyses, and models to analyze debt issuances, bond issuance timing, Official Statement updates, calculate debt service requirements, equity financing ratios, cash reserve requirements, revenue bond debt refunding, rating agency presentations and other debt related requirements.

Performs debt administration, impact analysis and monitors debt service schedules. Provides financial support and monitors CIP projects. Processes and tracks task orders and other project requirements in eCAPRIS and other financial systems.

Develop and maintain complex databases to conduct comprehensive financial and technical analysis, and develop models and reports in Business Intelligence system to support and monitor performance and financial benchmarks.



Develop complex reports and documentation in compliance with local, State and Federal regulatory requirements. Conduct cost analysis, financial and performance benchmarking with other entities and assist in development of expert testimony.

Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems. Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices. Monitors state and federal regulatory processes and provides guidance to the department regarding the financial impact of new and/or proposed legislation, regulations and standards.

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies. Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts. Knowledge of debt instruments, cash management and utility financing methods. econometric studies, analysis and forecasting; and estimating methods and techniques.

Knowledge of cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies and net present value analysis methods. Knowledge of enterprise budgeting, financial planning or accounting. Knowledge of research methods, survey techniques, statistical concepts and report writing.

Ability to complete detailed financial and economic analyses. Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in performing quantitative analysis.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus five (5) years’ experience in a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience. A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for 1 years’ experience.

Knowledge of real estate law and contract negotiation and review.

Experience building and testing financial models assessing risks and making recommendations.



Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for modeling, analyzing and presenting financial data. Ability to coordinate with internal teams, City departments, property managers, regulators, resident advocacy groups and residents to gather information and support asset performance reviews.

Opportunity : This Division is also hiring a Financial Analyst III under a concurrent job posting.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00AM - 5:00PM) - Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. Candidates selected for interview(s) may be required to complete an assessment(s) approved by Municipal Civil Service process, Rule 4.

Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer— as we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on‑site fitness centers, and mental health support. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. 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. 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.

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