SENIOR TREASURY ANALYST

City of Houston, TX

$78K — $85K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or closely related field.
  • 5 years of progressive professional experience related to treasury activities.
  • Experience in treasury management, investments, and banking preferred.
  • Knowledge of governmental finance and debt management preferred.
  • Strong financial judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Review daily bank activity and cash balances to assess the City's cash position.
  • Maintain cash-flow and liquidity forecasts for funding requirements.
  • Monitor performance of investment portfolios and conduct due diligence on counterparties.
  • Reconcile bank and investment accounts to general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries related to financial transactions.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
  • Retirement pension and 457 deferred compensation plan.
  • 10 days of vacation and 13 city holidays, plus a floating holiday.
  • Professional development opportunities and flexible schedules.
  • Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions.
Full Job Description
Salary : $78,468.00 - $85,000.24 Annually
Location : 901 Bagby
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39497
Department: Controller's Office
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: CURRENT CONTROLLER'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES ONLY

DIVISION: TREASURY
REPORTING LOCATION: 901 BAGBY ST., 10TH FL.
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston Office of the City Controller is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Treasury Analyst to support the City's treasury, investment, banking, cash management, debt management, and financial reporting activities. This position performs advanced financial analysis and provides professional support for the management and oversight of the City's investment portfolio, daily liquidity, banking relationships, debt obligations, and related financial operations.
The Senior Treasury Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding City funds, maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet daily operating requirements, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, investment policies, debt covenants, and City policies. The position works closely with City departments, financial institutions, investment professionals, bond professionals, auditors, and other internal and external stakeholders.

The Senior Treasury Analyst duties will include but are not limited to:

Investment & Cash Management
  • Reviews daily bank activity, cash balances, deposits, check clearings, ACH transactions, anticipated revenues, expenditures, and other variables to determine the City's daily cash position.
  • Inputs investment transactions and market values into portfolio management systems and reconciles investment activity and portfolio values to the City's general ledger.
  • Maintains cash-flow and liquidity forecasts and analyzes projected revenues and expenditures to identify short- and long-term funding requirements.
  • Monitors investment portfolio performance, maturity schedules, money market balances, diversification requirements, and investment sector limitations.
  • Performs due diligence and financial analysis of investment counterparties and commercial paper issuers in accordance with policy requirements.
  • Prepares investment reports, supporting schedules, journal entries, and other financial documentation.
  • Assists with updates to the City's Investment Policy and preparation of investment-related agenda items.
  • Assists with Bloomberg-based analysis for derivatives, investment structures, and market-related data.

Banking & Financial Operations
  • Reconciles bank accounts and investment pool accounts to the general ledger and researches and resolves discrepancies.
  • Serves as a liaison with financial institutions and City departments regarding banking services, cash management, invested funds, and financial transactions.
  • Prepares monthly journal entries related to investments, interest income, banking activity, debt service, and other financial transactions.
  • Reviews financial proposals and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures.
  • Analyze SAP Trial Balance periodically for several debt schedules.
  • Transmit Vendor files (ACH/EFT and manual check entry in Access).
  • Pull vendor or payroll items from the transmitted files for various City departments.
  • Computer and analysis accounting entries in respect to the City's ERP system.

Special Projects
  • Assists management with coordinating daily Treasury activities and prioritizing assignments to meet critical financial deadlines.
  • Reviews completed work for accuracy and completeness and assists with identifying and resolving complex financial or operational issues.
  • Provides technical guidance and training to Treasury staff and serves as a resource to City departments on treasury-related matters.
  • Identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, enhance reporting, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Performs financial research, special projects, analysis, and recommendations at the request of management.
  • Establishes and maintains credibility with internal and external stakeholders by providing timely, accurate, and well-supported financial analysis and reporting.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all applicable City policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. Essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience in treasury management, investments, banking, governmental finance, debt management, accounting, or financial analysis. Experience working with a large governmental entity, public-sector investment portfolio, municipal debt program, commercial paper program, or complex banking environment is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial judgment, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to operate effectively in an environment responsible for managing and safeguarding significant public financial resources.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 26

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call (832-393-0453).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Wellness
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Retirement pension
  • 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 10 days of vacation each year
  • 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
  • Compensable Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Flexible schedules
  • Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Transportation/parking plan
  • Section 125 pretax deductions
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current employee of the City of Houston's Office of City Controller?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the Above

04

What is your degree concentration?
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • A degree in a closely related field of study
  • A degree in a non-closely related field of study
  • I do not have a degree

05

If you selected a degree in "a closely related field", please list your completed degree and field of study. ("See resume" is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have a degree, please type "N/A.)
06

How many years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 - 6 years
  • 7 - 8 years
  • 9 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have using SAP?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 years or more

Required Question

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