Transit Budget & Performance Analyst

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a Budget/Financial Analyst to conduct and analyze annual budgets and monthly expenses across Safety & Security, Facilities Maintenance, and Public Facilities. You will prepare journal entries, year-end accruals, and diverse management reports for executives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or related field and at least five years of budget/financial analysis experience, with strong Excel, Pivot, and data reporting

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills and proficient data computation, technical and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven computer skills regarding statistical, database, spreadsheet, Pivot, and presentation software.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in budget/management/financial/operational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes, and prepares the annual operating budget.
• Develops and prepares Annual Capital Budget and 5-year Capital Improvement plans with OMB.
• Analyzes and updates monthly capital status reports with directors to monitor projects.
• Prepares Journal Entries for Month End and Year End Closing.
• Submits monthly variance reports with financial analyses of funds and accounts.
• Oversees employee change processes and job postings to align with headcount budgets.
• Produces management reports and KPI analyses for executive review.
• Assists in preparing monthly headcount reports for Safety, Security, and Facilities.
• Ensures compliance and audit readiness through thorough documentation.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Statistical software

Database skills

Spreadsheet

Pivot tables

Presentation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a Budget/Financial Analyst to conduct and analyze annual budgets and monthly expenses across Safety & Security, Facilities Maintenance, and Public Facilities. You will prepare journal entries, year-end accruals, and diverse management reports for executives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or related field and at least five years of budget/financial analysis experience, with strong Excel, Pivot, and data reporting