City of San Antonio

Department Fiscal Administrator (Various Departments)

City of San Antonio$94K — $144K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 5 years of experience in budgeting and fiscal operations
  • 3 years of management or supervisory experience
  • Advanced skills in SAP (San Antonio E-Procurement System)
  • Advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables and forecasting

Responsibilities

  • Direct staff in budgetary and fiscal operations
  • Act as the fiduciary for financial and accounting activities
  • Coordinate annual budget preparation and monitoring
  • Develop financial impact analyses for Council Agenda items
  • Drive continuous improvement of internal financial controls
  • Serve as a liaison with other departments on financial matters
  • Guide departmental staff training and policy development

Benefits

  • Subsidized health care benefits for employees and retirees
  • Paid disability benefits
  • Paid life insurance
  • Pension program with a two-to-one match
Full Job Description
Salary: $94,700.58 - $144,524.90 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing the department's Financial Operations to include budget, finance, accounting, grant compliance, and procurement and may include contract monitoring for large and high transactional City departments or it may include providing support for multiple small and medium sized City departments. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
One of Three Locations:
San Antonio International Airport - 10100 Reunion Place, 78216
ITSD - City Tower - 100 W Houston St, 78205
Animal Care Services - 4710 Highway 151, San Antonio TX, 78227

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Essential Job Functions

  • Directs staff in the development and administration of budgetary (operating and capital) and fiscal operations.
  • Acts in a fiduciary capacity for all financial and accounting activities to include financial reporting, budget maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, payroll, and time and attendance.
  • Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and monitors the budget to ensure it reflects the proper funding levels, expenditures and revenues, and develops corrective action plans when warranted.
  • Develops and coordinates the financial impact for the Request for Council Agenda item process.
  • Establishes, maintains, and drives continuous improvement of internal accounting and administrative controls for the safeguarding of the City's assets.
  • Coordinates activities and serves as liaison with other departments, divisions, and outside groups having an interest in financial matters.
  • Assists Department in developing division and departmental policy and long- and short-term goals, which includes participating in the departmental strategic planning efforts.
  • Coordinates and prepares reports and recommendations; composes correspondence, and represents the division at conferences and meetings.
  • Develops, maintains and updates departmental fiscal policies and procedures.
  • Provides technical guidance and direction, and coordinates training for departmental staff on an on-going basis.
  • Coordinates the completion of major special projects as directed by the Director or Assistant Director of Finance.
  • Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Coordinates activities between the department and the audit community, which includes conducting reviews related to fiscal matters and developing control procedures related to audit findings to ensure compliance with City, Federal, and State Regulations and Department Administrative Directives.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in budgeting and fiscal operations, to include three (3) years of management or supervisory responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced SAP skills to include SAePS (San Antonio E-Procurement System).-Master's in Accounting.
  • Advanced Excel skills to include pivot tables, v-lookup, trending and forecasting.
  • Experience preparing/monitoring budgets.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
  • Experience working on Municipal Airport Fund.
  • Experience working on capital projects.
  • Experience working on various models to calculate rates.

Applicant Information
  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Knowledge of OMB Circulars and Single Audits.
  • Knowledge of governmental/fund accounting.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of administrative and management practices.
  • Skill in the proficient operation of personal computers and associated software.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting and financial problems, documents and reports.
  • Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:
  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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